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Vail

Pop. 16,315·11th most expensive in Arizona·Vail rents are up 8.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,082/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
+$117
Falling (Monthly)
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Vail · $2,082
More expensive than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
45/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% above what Vail's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,082/mo
Expected by trend
$2,033/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$2,060
3 BR
$2,890
4 BR+
$3,350
Research median
$2,060/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
$24,984/yr
At $2,082/mo median
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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 (+8.7% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Vail, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,315
Median income
$130,904
Median age
40.7
Renters
8.9%
Age distribution
23.7%
18.1%
30.2%
17.1%
Under 1823.7%
18–3418.1%
35–5430.2%
55–6410.9%
65+17.1%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
67.4%
19.6%
White67.4%
Black5%
Hispanic19.6%
Asian3.7%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
15.5%
37.8%
42.9%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma15.5%
Some college37.8%
Bachelor's+42.9%
Housing tenure
91.1%
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Vail, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,828 → $2,082
up 13.9%
Income
$107,470 → $130,904
up 21.8%
Population
14,715 → 16,315
up 10.9%
Renter share
7.7% → 8.9%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
44.7% → 42.9%
-1.8 pts
Median age
39.5 → 40.7
+1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Vail, AZ has shifted from $1,828 to $2,082, up 13.9% since 2022. Census figures show median household income at $130,904 today, compared with $107,470 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Vail, AZ adding about 1,600 residents over the five-year window, up 10.9% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Vail rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Vail, AZ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Vail is $2,082/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,410/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,060/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,580/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,890/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($130,904/yr), Vail ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Vail an affordable city for renters?

Vail is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,082/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($130,904/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Vail falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Vail?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,082/mo in Vail. The local median household income is $130,904/yr, meaning the typical Vail household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Vail?

Rent in Vail has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Vail rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Vail is one of the pricier cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #11 out of 51 tracked cities at $2,082/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Vail?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Vail ($2,082/mo): South Tucson ($1,167/mo), Tucson ($1,425/mo), Green Valley ($1,483/mo).

What percentage of Vail residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.9% of Vail households are renters, while 91.1% are owner-occupied. Vail leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Vail rent compare to the national average?

Vail's median rent of $2,082/mo is $117 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #11 out of 51 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,082/mo, rent takes ~19% of Vail's median household income ($130,904/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Vail 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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