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Sun City

Pop. 37,486·32nd most expensive in Arizona·Rental market data updated monthly for Sun City, AZ
Median rent (all units)
$1,737/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
-$228
Rising (Monthly)
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Sun City · $1,737
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
50/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Sun City's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,737/mo
Expected by trend
$1,737/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,895
3 BR
$2,545
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$1,895/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
$20,844/yr
At $1,737/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sun City, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,486
Median income
$54,586
Median age
72.7
Renters
15.8%
Age distribution
15.6%
74.7%
Under 181.3%
18–342.3%
35–546.1%
55–6415.6%
65+74.7%
Gender
43%
57%
Male43%
Female57%
Race & ethnicity
89.7%
White89.7%
Black1.5%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian1%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
30.3%
37.3%
26%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma30.3%
Some college37.3%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
84.2%
15.8%
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sun City, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,420 → $1,737
up 22.3%
Income
$46,201 → $54,586
up 18.1%
Population
37,693 → 37,486
down 0.5%
Renter share
16.7% → 15.8%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 26%
-0.1 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in Sun City, AZ has climbed from $1,420 to $1,737, a 22.3% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $46,201 to $54,586 across the same window, up 18.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Sun City, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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By apartment size

Sun City rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Sun City. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Sun City, AZ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sun City is $1,737/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,490/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,895/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,630/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,545/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($54,586/yr), Sun City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun City an affordable city for renters?

Sun City is considered moderate for renters. At $1,737/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($54,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sun City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Sun City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,737/mo in Sun City. The local median household income is $54,586/yr, meaning the typical Sun City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sun City?

Rent in Sun City has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Sun City neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Sun City are 85351 ($1,717/mo), and 85373 ($1,918/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Sun City is $1,737/mo.

How does Sun City rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Sun City is middle-of-the-pack for Arizona for rent, ranking #32 out of 51 tracked cities at $1,737/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sun City?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sun City ($1,737/mo): Youngtown ($1,417/mo), Glendale ($1,524/mo).

What percentage of Sun City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.8% of Sun City households are renters, while 84.2% are owner-occupied. Sun City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sun City rent compare to the national average?

Sun City's median rent of $1,737/mo is $228 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #32 out of 51 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,737/mo, rent takes ~38% of Sun City's median household income ($54,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sun City 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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