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Prescott Valley

Pop. 49,179·26th most expensive in Arizona·Rental market data updated monthly for Prescott Valley, AZ
Median rent (all units)
$1,779/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$183
Falling (Monthly)
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Prescott Valley · $1,779
More affordable than 55% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
79/100
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Rents are 14% below what Prescott Valley's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,779/mo
Expected by trend
$2,077/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,680
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,690/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,779 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
$21,348/yr
At $1,779/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Prescott Valley, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,179
Median income
$74,569
Median age
49.2
Renters
27.7%
Age distribution
19.1%
16.9%
22%
12.2%
29.9%
Under 1819.1%
18–3416.9%
35–5422%
55–6412.2%
65+29.9%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
77.9%
20.1%
White77.9%
Black0.6%
Hispanic20.1%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
26.8%
40.2%
24.4%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college40.2%
Bachelor's+24.4%
Housing tenure
72.3%
27.7%
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Prescott Valley, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,443 → $1,779
up 23.3%
Income
$60,033 → $74,569
up 24.2%
Population
46,014 → 49,179
up 6.9%
Renter share
30.7% → 27.7%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
22.6% → 24.4%
+1.8 pts
Median age
47.1 → 49.2
+2.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Prescott Valley, AZ has climbed from $1,443 to $1,779, a 23.3% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,033 in 2021 to $74,569 more recently. The population has grown by 6.9% since 2021, moving from about 46,014 residents to roughly 49,179. Renters now make up 27.7% of households, compared with 30.7% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Prescott Valley, AZ market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Prescott Valley is $1,779/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,360/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,330/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($74,569/yr), Prescott Valley ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Prescott Valley an affordable city for renters?

Prescott Valley is considered affordable for renters. At $1,779/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($74,569/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Prescott Valley falls comfortably within that range.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,779/mo in Prescott Valley. The local median household income is $74,569/yr, meaning the typical Prescott Valley household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Prescott Valley?

Rent in Prescott Valley has increased 2.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Prescott Valley is middle-of-the-pack for Arizona for rent, ranking #26 out of 49 tracked cities at $1,779/mo.

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

Wickenburg is nearby and more affordable at $1,698/mo, which is $81 less than Prescott Valley.

What percentage of Prescott Valley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.7% of Prescott Valley households are renters, while 72.3% are owner-occupied. Prescott Valley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Prescott Valley rent compare to the national average?

Prescott Valley's median rent of $1,779/mo is $183 (9%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #26 out of 49 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,779/mo, rent takes ~29% of Prescott Valley's median household income ($74,569/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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