How much does it cost to rent in Maricopa, AZ?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Maricopa, AZ is $1,831. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Maricopa cheaper than other Arizona cities?

Maricopa falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #25 out of 51 cities at $1,831/mo.

When was Maricopa rent data last updated?

Maricopa 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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Maricopa

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Pop. 67,163·25th most expensive in Arizona·Rental market data updated monthly for Maricopa, AZ

Median rent (all units)

$1,831/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$134

Rising (Monthly)

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Maricopa · $1,831

More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

85/100

Great value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 18% below what Maricopa's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,831/mo

Expected by trend

$2,220/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,730

1 BR

$1,900

2 BR

$2,205

3 BR

$2,965

4 BR+

$3,315

Research median

$2,205/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

$21,972/yr

At $1,831/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Maricopa, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

67,163

Median income

$96,391

Median age

36.8

Renters

16.4%

Age distribution

27%

20.7%

29.4%

14.1%

Under 1827%

18–3420.7%

35–5429.4%

55–648.8%

65+14.1%

Gender

50.6%

49.4%

Male50.6%

Female49.4%

Race & ethnicity

51.4%

13%

28.8%

White51.4%

Black13%

Hispanic28.8%

Asian3.2%

Other3.6%

Education (25+)

28.1%

40%

23.6%

No HS diploma8.3%

HS diploma28.1%

Some college40%

Bachelor's+23.6%

Housing tenure

83.6%

16.4%

Owner83.6%

Renter16.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Maricopa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,401 → $1,831

up 30.7%

Income

$82,388 → $96,391

up 17.0%

Population

57,075 → 67,163

up 17.7%

Renter share

17% → 16.4%

-0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

23.5% → 23.6%

+0.1 pts

Median age

36.3 → 36.8

+0.5 yrs

Rent in Maricopa, AZ has increased 30.7% since 2021, going from about $1,401 per month to roughly $1,831 today. Census figures show median household income at $96,391 today, compared with $82,388 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 57,075 to 67,163 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.7% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Maricopa on your salary?

At $1,831/mo, how Maricopa rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $91,646/yr · Rent = 24% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $65,068/yr · Rent = 33.8% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $74,952/yr · Rent = 29.3% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $133,967/yr · Rent = 16.4% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $171,176/yr · Rent = 12.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,926/yr · Rent = 36.1% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $55,009/yr · Rent = 39.9% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $67,803/yr · Rent = 32.4% income

stretched

By apartment size

Maricopa rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Maricopa, AZ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Maricopa is $1,831/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,730/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,205/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,965/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($96,391/yr), Maricopa ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Maricopa an affordable city for renters?

Maricopa is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,831/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($96,391/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Maricopa falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Maricopa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,831/mo in Maricopa. The local median household income is $96,391/yr, meaning the typical Maricopa household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Maricopa?

Rent in Maricopa has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Maricopa neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Maricopa are 85139 ($1,687/mo), and 85138 ($1,873/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Maricopa is $1,831/mo.

How does Maricopa rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Maricopa is middle-of-the-pack for Arizona for rent, ranking #25 out of 51 tracked cities at $1,831/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Maricopa?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Maricopa ($1,831/mo): Arizona City ($1,493/mo), Tempe ($1,667/mo), Casa Grande ($1,711/mo).

What percentage of Maricopa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.4% of Maricopa households are renters, while 83.6% are owner-occupied. Maricopa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Maricopa rent compare to the national average?

Maricopa's median rent of $1,831/mo is $134 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #25 out of 51 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

23%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,831/mo, rent takes ~23% of Maricopa's median household income ($96,391/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Maricopa 23%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2.5%

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