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Waddell

·4th most expensive in Arizona·Rental market data updated monthly for Waddell, AZ
Median rent (all units)
$2,288/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$323
Stable (Monthly)
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Waddell · $2,288
More expensive than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,288/mo, rent takes about 38% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$92,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Waddell's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,250
1 BR
$2,470
2 BR
$2,870
3 BR
$3,860
4 BR+
$4,320
Research median
$2,870/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,456/yr
At $2,288/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Waddell is $2,288/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,870/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,470/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,860/mo.

At 38% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Waddell ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Waddell an affordable city for renters?

Waddell is considered moderate for renters. At $2,288/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Waddell slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Waddell?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,288/mo in Waddell.

Is rent going up or down in Waddell?

Rent in Waddell has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Waddell rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Waddell is one of the pricier cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #4 out of 51 tracked cities at $2,288/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Waddell?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Waddell ($2,288/mo): Youngtown ($1,417/mo), Surprise ($1,927/mo), El Mirage ($1,931/mo).

How does Waddell rent compare to the national average?

Waddell's median rent of $2,288/mo is $323 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #4 out of 51 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,288/mo, rent takes ~38% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Waddell 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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