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Rio Rico

Pop. 22,017·49th most expensive in Arizona·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,407/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.3%
vs US Median
-$558
Falling (Monthly)
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Rio Rico · $1,407
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,407/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$61,348/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Rio Rico's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,960
4 BR+
$1,970
Research median
$1,400/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$16,884/yr
At $1,407/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rio Rico, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,017
Median income
$61,348
Median age
34.6
Renters
15%
Age distribution
29.6%
21.3%
24.9%
12.5%
Under 1829.6%
18–3421.3%
35–5424.9%
55–6411.6%
65+12.5%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
25.4%
87.1%
White25.4%
Hispanic87.1%
Education (25+)
20.4%
27.9%
29.6%
22.1%
No HS diploma20.4%
HS diploma27.9%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+22.1%
Housing tenure
85%
15%
Owner85%
Renter15%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Rio Rico, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,554 → $61,348
up 12.5%
Population
20,914 → 22,017
up 5.3%
Renter share
18.2% → 15%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
21.5% → 22.1%
+0.6 pts
Median age
34.1 → 34.6
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Rio Rico, AZ now reports about $61,348, up from $54,554 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,914 to 22,017 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. About 15% of households rent today, against 18.2% in 2021.

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Rio Rico rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Rio Rico is $1,407/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $960/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,070/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,960/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,348/yr), Rio Rico ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Rico an affordable city for renters?

Rio Rico is considered affordable for renters. At $1,407/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,348/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rio Rico falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Rio Rico?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,407/mo in Rio Rico. The local median household income is $61,348/yr, meaning the typical Rio Rico household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rio Rico?

Rent in Rio Rico has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Rio Rico rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Rio Rico is one of the more affordable cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #49 out of 53 tracked cities at $1,407/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rio Rico?

South Tucson is nearby and more affordable at $1,167/mo, which is $240 less than Rio Rico.

What percentage of Rio Rico residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15% of Rio Rico households are renters, while 85% are owner-occupied. Rio Rico leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rio Rico rent compare to the national average?

Rio Rico's median rent of $1,407/mo is $558 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #49 out of 53 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,407/mo, rent takes ~28% of Rio Rico's median household income ($61,348/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rio Rico 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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