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San Tan Valley

Pop. 109,189·12th most expensive in Arizona·San Tan Valley rents are up 5.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,058/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$93
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San Tan Valley · $2,058
More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
85/100
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Rents are 17% below what San Tan Valley's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,058/mo
Expected by trend
$2,492/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$2,030
2 BR
$2,355
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,545
Research median
$2,355/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
$24,696/yr
At $2,058/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

San Tan Valley, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
109,189
Median income
$96,713
Median age
34.9
Renters
17.8%
Age distribution
26.8%
23.4%
27.5%
13%
Under 1826.8%
18–3423.4%
35–5427.5%
55–649.3%
65+13%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
68.4%
26.3%
White68.4%
Black4.8%
Hispanic26.3%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
28.7%
39.9%
23.9%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college39.9%
Bachelor's+23.9%
Housing tenure
82.2%
17.8%
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How San Tan Valley, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,723 → $2,058
up 19.4%
Income
$79,836 → $96,713
up 21.1%
Population
96,127 → 109,189
up 13.6%
Renter share
21.7% → 17.8%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
22.3% → 23.9%
+1.6 pts

Rent in San Tan Valley, AZ has increased 19.4% since 2021, going from about $1,723 per month to roughly $2,058 today. Household income in the area moved from $79,836 to $96,713 across the same window, up 21.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 96,127 to 109,189 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.6% change. About 17.8% of households rent today, against 21.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in San Tan Valley, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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San Tan Valley rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in San Tan Valley. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in San Tan Valley, AZ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in San Tan Valley is $2,058/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,355/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,030/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,170/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($96,713/yr), San Tan Valley ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is San Tan Valley an affordable city for renters?

San Tan Valley is considered affordable for renters. At $2,058/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($96,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. San Tan Valley falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in San Tan Valley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,058/mo in San Tan Valley. The local median household income is $96,713/yr, meaning the typical San Tan Valley household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in San Tan Valley?

Rent in San Tan Valley has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which San Tan Valley neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in San Tan Valley are 85143 ($1,999/mo), and 85140 ($2,177/mo). Citywide, the median rent in San Tan Valley is $2,058/mo.

How does San Tan Valley rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

San Tan Valley is one of the pricier cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #12 out of 51 tracked cities at $2,058/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than San Tan Valley?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than San Tan Valley ($2,058/mo): Coolidge ($1,635/mo), Apache Junction ($1,741/mo), Gold Canyon ($2,013/mo).

What percentage of San Tan Valley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.8% of San Tan Valley households are renters, while 82.2% are owner-occupied. San Tan Valley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does San Tan Valley rent compare to the national average?

San Tan Valley's median rent of $2,058/mo is $93 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #12 out of 51 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,058/mo, rent takes ~26% of San Tan Valley's median household income ($96,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

San Tan Valley 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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