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Yuma

Pop. 100,139·44th most expensive in Arizona·Yuma rents are up 9.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,473/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$492
Rising (Monthly)
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Yuma · $1,473
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
42/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Yuma's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,473/mo
Expected by trend
$1,419/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,137
1 BR
$1,143
2 BR
$1,503
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,527
Research median
$1,503/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
$17,676/yr
At $1,473/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Yuma, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
100,139
Median income
$65,482
Median age
33.1
Renters
33.2%
Age distribution
25.5%
27%
21.5%
17.6%
Under 1825.5%
18–3427%
35–5421.5%
55–648.5%
65+17.6%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
42.8%
60.8%
White42.8%
Black2.2%
Hispanic60.8%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
15.9%
28.7%
34.5%
20.9%
No HS diploma15.9%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+20.9%
Housing tenure
66.8%
33.2%
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Yuma, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,228 → $1,473
up 20.0%
Income
$56,292 → $65,482
up 16.3%
Population
95,154 → 100,139
up 5.2%
Renter share
36.2% → 33.2%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 20.9%
+0.7 pts
Median age
31.7 → 33.1
+1.4 yrs

The median rent in Yuma, AZ stood at $1,228 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,473, reflecting a 20.0% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in Yuma, AZ now reports about $65,482, up from $56,292 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.2% since 2021, moving from about 95,154 residents to roughly 100,139. Renters now make up 33.2% of households, compared with 36.2% five years ago. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Yuma, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Yuma rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Yuma, AZ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Yuma is $1,473/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,137/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,503/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,143/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,050/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($65,482/yr), Yuma ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Yuma an affordable city for renters?

Yuma is considered affordable for renters. At $1,473/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($65,482/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Yuma falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Yuma?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,473/mo in Yuma. The local median household income is $65,482/yr, meaning the typical Yuma household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Yuma?

Rent in Yuma has increased 9.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Yuma neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Yuma are 85364 ($1,261/mo), 85367 ($1,705/mo), and 85365 ($1,731/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Yuma is $1,473/mo.

How does Yuma rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Yuma is one of the more affordable cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #44 out of 51 tracked cities at $1,473/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Yuma?

Twentynine Palms is nearby and more affordable at $1,428/mo, which is $45 less than Yuma.

What percentage of Yuma residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.2% of Yuma households are renters, while 66.8% are owner-occupied. Yuma leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Yuma rent compare to the national average?

Yuma's median rent of $1,473/mo is $492 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #44 out of 51 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,473/mo, rent takes ~27% of Yuma's median household income ($65,482/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Yuma 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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