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Wickenburg

Pop. 8,059·28th most expensive in Arizona·Rental market data updated monthly for Wickenburg, AZ
Median rent (all units)
$1,800/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$165
Rising (Monthly)
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Wickenburg · $1,800
More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,800/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$72,000/yr
Local median income
$67,600/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Wickenburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,610
Research median
$1,690/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
$21,600/yr
At $1,800/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wickenburg, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,059
Median income
$67,600
Median age
65.2
Renters
16.6%
Age distribution
21.1%
51.2%
Under 189.4%
18–347.9%
35–5410.4%
55–6421.1%
65+51.2%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
90.1%
White90.1%
Black1%
Hispanic7.8%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
28.2%
33.6%
34.1%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college33.6%
Bachelor's+34.1%
Housing tenure
83.4%
16.6%
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Wickenburg, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,604 → $67,600
up 17.4%
Population
7,359 → 8,059
up 9.5%
Renter share
21.8% → 16.6%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
30.4% → 34.1%
+3.7 pts
Median age
64.2 → 65.2
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $57,604 in 2021 to $67,600 more recently. The population has grown by 9.5% since 2021, moving from about 7,359 residents to roughly 8,059. Renters now make up 16.6% of households, compared with 21.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 34.1% of adults here, versus 30.4% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Wickenburg rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Wickenburg, AZ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Wickenburg is $1,800/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,440/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,290/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($67,600/yr), Wickenburg ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wickenburg an affordable city for renters?

Wickenburg is considered moderate for renters. At $1,800/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($67,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wickenburg slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Wickenburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,800/mo in Wickenburg. The local median household income is $67,600/yr, meaning the typical Wickenburg household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wickenburg?

Rent in Wickenburg has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Wickenburg rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Wickenburg is middle-of-the-pack for Arizona for rent, ranking #28 out of 51 tracked cities at $1,800/mo.

What percentage of Wickenburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.6% of Wickenburg households are renters, while 83.4% are owner-occupied. Wickenburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Wickenburg rent compare to the national average?

Wickenburg's median rent of $1,800/mo is $165 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #28 out of 51 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,800/mo, rent takes ~32% of Wickenburg's median household income ($67,600/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Wickenburg 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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