Biggest seasonal rent swings in Arizona

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Arizona cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Flagstaff ranks first, with a swing of 3.9% between December and July.
Across all 24 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,893/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

24 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	FlagstaffAZ Pop. 76KCompare →	3.9%	December	July	$2,128/mo
02	Fountain HillsAZ Pop. 24KCompare →	2.9%	July	February	$2,332/mo
03	PrescottAZ Pop. 47KCompare →	2.9%	January	June	$1,857/mo
04	Sun CityAZ Pop. 37KCompare →	2.7%	March	October	$1,791/mo
05	AvondaleAZ Pop. 92KCompare →	2.7%	January	July	$1,658/mo
06	Queen CreekAZ Pop. 72KCompare →	2.6%	December	July	$2,229/mo
07	San Tan ValleyAZ Pop. 109KCompare →	2.5%	December	July	$2,009/mo
08	TempeAZ Pop. 188KCompare →	2.5%	December	July	$1,623/mo
09	El MirageAZ Pop. 36KCompare →	2.1%	December	July	$1,897/mo
10	AnthemAZ Pop. 23KCompare →	1.9%	February	July	$2,532/mo
11	MaricopaAZ Pop. 67KCompare →	1.9%	January	July	$1,773/mo
12	BuckeyeAZ Pop. 105KCompare →	1.8%	January	July	$1,978/mo
13	ScottsdaleAZ Pop. 244KCompare →	1.7%	July	December	$2,114/mo
14	GilbertAZ Pop. 280KCompare →	1.7%	January	July	$2,079/mo
15	SahuaritaAZ Pop. 36KCompare →	1.7%	December	August	$1,963/mo
16	MesaAZ Pop. 512KCompare →	1.7%	January	July	$1,532/mo
17	PhoenixAZ Pop. 1.6MCompare →	1.6%	January	July	$1,571/mo
18	SurpriseAZ Pop. 155KCompare →	1.5%	December	July	$1,942/mo
19	ChandlerAZ Pop. 280KCompare →	1.4%	January	July	$1,893/mo
20	PeoriaAZ Pop. 197KCompare →	1.4%	January	August	$1,851/mo
21	Prescott ValleyAZ Pop. 49KCompare →	1.4%	January	June	$1,793/mo
22	GlendaleAZ Pop. 253KCompare →	1.3%	December	August	$1,511/mo
23	Casa GrandeAZ Pop. 61KCompare →	1.1%	April	October	$1,673/mo
24	TucsonAZ Pop. 547KCompare →	0.9%	December	June	$1,428/mo