Phoenix, AZ Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,571
1-year change
+1.1%
$17/mo
5-year change
+6.1%
$90/mo
10-year change
+72.8%
$662/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Phoenix

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$837/mo—0.0%
2016$887/mo+6.0%+6.0%
2017$946/mo+6.7%+13.0%
2018$1,009/mo+6.7%+20.5%
2019$1,094/mo+8.4%+30.7%
2020$1,180/mo+7.9%+41.0%
2021$1,316/mo+11.5%+57.2%
2022$1,579/mo+20.0%+88.6%
2023$1,588/mo+0.6%+89.7%
2024$1,576/mo-0.8%+88.3%
2025$1,572/mo-0.3%+87.8%
2026$1,548/mo-1.5%+84.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Phoenix changed since 2015?

Median rent in Phoenix, AZ was $819 in 2015-01 and is $1,571 as of 2026-09 — a change of $752 per month over 11 years.

How much has Phoenix rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Phoenix, AZ has changed +6.1% ($90 per month). The current median is $1,571.

What has rent in Phoenix done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Phoenix, AZ has changed +72.8% ($662 per month). It is now $1,571.

Is rent in Phoenix going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Phoenix, AZ has increased +1.1% ($17/mo). Current median: $1,571.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.