How much does it cost to rent in Fountain Hills, AZ?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Fountain Hills, AZ is $2,435. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Fountain Hills cheaper than other Arizona cities?

Fountain Hills is one of the pricier cities in Arizona, ranking #3 out of 51 cities tracked at $2,435/mo.

When was Fountain Hills rent data last updated?

Fountain Hills rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Fountain Hills

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Pop. 23,789·3rd most expensive in Arizona·Fountain Hills rents are up 12.6% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,435/mo

Year-over-Year

+12.6%

Month-over-Month

+3.8%

vs US Median

+$470

Rising (Monthly)

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Fountain Hills · $2,435

More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

34/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% above what Fountain Hills's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$2,435/mo

Expected by trend

$2,258/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Fountain Hills's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,780

1 BR

$1,950

2 BR

$2,270

3 BR

$3,050

4 BR+

$3,420

Research median

$2,270/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$29,220/yr

At $2,435/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 12.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+12.6% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Fountain Hills, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,789

Median income

$112,654

Median age

61.5

Renters

15.6%

Age distribution

12%

15.2%

21%

40.7%

Under 1812%

18–3411%

35–5415.2%

55–6421%

65+40.7%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

89.4%

White89.4%

Black2.3%

Hispanic3.6%

Asian2.1%

Other2.4%

Education (25+)

16%

31.2%

50.4%

No HS diploma2.4%

HS diploma16%

Some college31.2%

Bachelor's+50.4%

Housing tenure

84.4%

15.6%

Owner84.4%

Renter15.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Fountain Hills, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,030 → $2,435

up 20.0%

Income

$90,143 → $112,654

up 25.0%

Population

23,639 → 23,789

up 0.6%

Renter share

17.9% → 15.6%

-2.3 pts

Bachelor's+

50% → 50.4%

+0.4 pts

Median age

59.7 → 61.5

+1.8 yrs

Rent in Fountain Hills, AZ has climbed 20.0% since 2022, going from about $2,030 per month to roughly $2,435 today. Median household income grew from $90,143 to $112,654 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.0% shift. Income growth outran rent by about 5.0 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. About 15.6% of households rent today, against 17.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Fountain Hills, AZ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Fountain Hills on your salary?

At $2,435/mo, how Fountain Hills rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $91,646/yr · Rent = 31.9% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $65,068/yr · Rent = 44.9% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $74,952/yr · Rent = 39% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $133,967/yr · Rent = 21.8% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $171,176/yr · Rent = 17.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,926/yr · Rent = 48% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $55,009/yr · Rent = 53.1% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $67,803/yr · Rent = 43.1% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Fountain Hills rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fountain Hills. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Fountain Hills, AZ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fountain Hills is $2,435/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,270/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,950/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,050/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($112,654/yr), Fountain Hills ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fountain Hills an affordable city for renters?

Fountain Hills is considered affordable for renters. At $2,435/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($112,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fountain Hills falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fountain Hills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,435/mo in Fountain Hills. The local median household income is $112,654/yr, meaning the typical Fountain Hills household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fountain Hills?

Rent in Fountain Hills has increased 12.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Fountain Hills rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Fountain Hills is one of the pricier cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #3 out of 51 tracked cities at $2,435/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fountain Hills?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fountain Hills ($2,435/mo): Mesa ($1,549/mo), Tempe ($1,667/mo), Apache Junction ($1,741/mo).

What percentage of Fountain Hills residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.6% of Fountain Hills households are renters, while 84.4% are owner-occupied. Fountain Hills leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fountain Hills rent compare to the national average?

Fountain Hills's median rent of $2,435/mo is $470 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #3 out of 51 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

26%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,435/mo, rent takes ~26% of Fountain Hills's median household income ($112,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fountain Hills 26%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2.5%

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