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Sierra Vista

Pop. 45,155·50th most expensive in Arizona·Sierra Vista rents have dropped 11.0%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,341/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$624
Rising (Monthly)
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Sierra Vista · $1,341
More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
72/100
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Rents are 11% below what Sierra Vista's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,341/mo
Expected by trend
$1,510/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$955
1 BR
$1,215
2 BR
$1,345
3 BR
$1,885
4 BR+
$2,255
Research median
$1,345/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
$16,092/yr
At $1,341/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 11.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.0% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sierra Vista, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,155
Median income
$70,291
Median age
37.9
Renters
38%
Age distribution
22.2%
23.8%
22.8%
21.8%
Under 1822.2%
18–3423.8%
35–5422.8%
55–649.3%
65+21.8%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
62.9%
23.5%
White62.9%
Black6.8%
Hispanic23.5%
Asian3.6%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
21.7%
37.3%
35%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college37.3%
Bachelor's+35%
Housing tenure
62%
38%
Owner62%
Renter38%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Sierra Vista, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,254 → $1,341
up 6.9%
Income
$66,129 → $70,291
up 6.3%
Population
44,944 → 45,155
up 0.5%
Renter share
38.9% → 38%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
32% → 35%
+3.0 pts
Median age
37.3 → 37.9
+0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Sierra Vista, AZ paid around $1,254 a month. That figure now sits near $1,341, up 6.9% from the 2023 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $70,291 today, compared with $66,129 five years earlier. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32% to 35% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Sierra Vista rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Sierra Vista, AZ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sierra Vista is $1,341/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $955/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,345/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,215/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,885/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($70,291/yr), Sierra Vista ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sierra Vista an affordable city for renters?

Sierra Vista is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,341/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($70,291/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sierra Vista falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sierra Vista?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,341/mo in Sierra Vista. The local median household income is $70,291/yr, meaning the typical Sierra Vista household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sierra Vista?

Rent in Sierra Vista has decreased 11.0% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Sierra Vista neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Sierra Vista are 85635 ($1,254/mo), and 85650 ($1,958/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Sierra Vista is $1,341/mo.

How does Sierra Vista rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Sierra Vista is one of the more affordable cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #50 out of 51 tracked cities at $1,341/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sierra Vista?

Bisbee is nearby and more affordable at $1,100/mo, which is $241 less than Sierra Vista.

What percentage of Sierra Vista residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38% of Sierra Vista households are renters, while 62% are owner-occupied. Sierra Vista leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sierra Vista rent compare to the national average?

Sierra Vista's median rent of $1,341/mo is $624 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #50 out of 51 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,341/mo, rent takes ~23% of Sierra Vista's median household income ($70,291/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sierra Vista 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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