At $2,224/mo, rent takes about 37% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.
Rent by unit size
Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Waddell's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).
12-month history
Last updated: October 17, 2026
What the numbers show
Rent in Waddell changed +1.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 45 Arizona cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.
Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.
Surprise, 5 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,942/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Waddell.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026
The median rent in Waddell is $2,224/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,604/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,045/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,760/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,751/mo.
At 37% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Waddell ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.
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