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Green Valley

Pop. 22,114·43rd most expensive in Arizona·Rental market data updated monthly for Green Valley, AZ
Median rent (all units)
$1,458/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$504
Falling (Monthly)
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Green Valley · $1,458
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,458/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$58,000/yr
Local median income
$62,063/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Green Valley's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,420
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,490/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,458 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,496/yr
At $1,458/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Green Valley, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,114
Median income
$62,063
Median age
73.6
Renters
13.8%
Age distribution
13.2%
80.5%
Under 180.9%
18–341.9%
35–543.5%
55–6413.2%
65+80.5%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
92.4%
White92.4%
Black0.6%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian0.5%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
20.9%
31%
44%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma20.9%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+44%
Housing tenure
86.2%
13.8%
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Green Valley, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,262 → $62,063
up 14.4%
Population
20,729 → 22,114
up 6.7%
Renter share
14.3% → 13.8%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
43.5% → 44%
+0.5 pts
Median age
73 → 73.6
+0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $54,262 to $62,063 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.4% shift. Headcount in the area went from 20,729 to 22,114 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.7% change.

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About renting in Green Valley, AZ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Green Valley is $1,458/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,020/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,090/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($62,063/yr), Green Valley ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Green Valley an affordable city for renters?

Green Valley is considered affordable for renters. At $1,458/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($62,063/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Green Valley falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Green Valley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,458/mo in Green Valley. The local median household income is $62,063/yr, meaning the typical Green Valley household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Green Valley?

Rent in Green Valley has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Green Valley rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Green Valley is one of the more affordable cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #43 out of 49 tracked cities at $1,458/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Green Valley?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Green Valley ($1,458/mo): South Tucson ($1,167/mo), Rio Rico ($1,407/mo), Tucson ($1,421/mo).

What percentage of Green Valley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.8% of Green Valley households are renters, while 86.2% are owner-occupied. Green Valley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Green Valley rent compare to the national average?

Green Valley's median rent of $1,458/mo is $504 (26%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #43 out of 49 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,458/mo, rent takes ~28% of Green Valley's median household income ($62,063/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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