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Kingman

Pop. 34,375·44th most expensive in Arizona·Rental market data updated monthly for Kingman, AZ
Median rent (all units)
$1,437/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$525
Rising (Monthly)
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Kingman · $1,437
More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Kingman's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,437/mo
Expected by trend
$1,464/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Kingman's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,315
3 BR
$1,825
4 BR+
$2,025
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,315/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,437 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,244/yr
At $1,437/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kingman, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,375
Median income
$61,792
Median age
43
Renters
31.6%
Age distribution
22%
18.1%
20.6%
13.8%
25.4%
Under 1822%
18–3418.1%
35–5420.6%
55–6413.8%
65+25.4%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
78.9%
16%
White78.9%
Black2%
Hispanic16%
Asian1.7%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
28.6%
40.9%
20%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college40.9%
Bachelor's+20%
Housing tenure
68.4%
31.6%
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Kingman, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,258 → $1,437
up 14.2%
Income
$52,768 → $61,792
up 17.1%
Population
32,204 → 34,375
up 6.7%
Renter share
34.9% → 31.6%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 20%
-1.0 pts
Median age
41 → 43
+2.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Kingman, AZ paid around $1,258 a month. That figure now sits near $1,437, up 14.2% from the 2023 baseline. Median household income climbed from $52,768 to $61,792 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.1% shift. Census counts show Kingman, AZ adding about 2,171 residents over the five-year window, up 6.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 34.9% to 31.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in Kingman, 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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Kingman rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Kingman is $1,437/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,020/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,315/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,020/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,825/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,792/yr), Kingman ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingman an affordable city for renters?

Kingman is considered affordable for renters. At $1,437/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kingman falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Kingman?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,437/mo in Kingman. The local median household income is $61,792/yr, meaning the typical Kingman household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kingman?

Rent in Kingman has increased 1.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Kingman neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Kingman are 86401 ($1,398/mo), and 86409 ($1,488/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Kingman is $1,437/mo.

How does Kingman rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Kingman is one of the more affordable cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #44 out of 49 tracked cities at $1,437/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kingman?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kingman ($1,437/mo): Laughlin ($1,013/mo), Bullhead City ($1,354/mo).

What percentage of Kingman residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.6% of Kingman households are renters, while 68.4% are owner-occupied. Kingman leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kingman rent compare to the national average?

Kingman's median rent of $1,437/mo is $525 (27%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #44 out of 49 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,437/mo, rent takes ~28% of Kingman's median household income ($61,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kingman 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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