What is the average apartment size in Maricopa County?

The average size for a Maricopa County, AZ apartment is 879 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Maricopa County?

As of Sep / 2026, the average rent in Maricopa County is $1,612 per month, a 0.11% decrease from last years average of $1,614.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Maricopa County?

In Maricopa County, studios rent for $1,094 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,420 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,723 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,250 per month

What is the average apartment size in Maricopa County?

The typical apartment in Maricopa County offers about 879 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Maricopa County?

Studio apartments in Maricopa County average 442 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 704 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,013 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,340 sq. ft.

Maricopa County, AZ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Maricopa County?

The typical rent budget in Maricopa County ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Maricopa County?

In Maricopa County, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Maricopa County is $1,612, a 0.11% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,614.

Studio Apartments at $1,094 offer the most budget-friendly option with 442 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 704 square feet for $1,420, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,723 offer 1,013 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,340 sq ft) for $2,250, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Maricopa County, AZ

Last updated: October 04, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,612	879 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,094	442 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,420	704 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,723	1,013 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,250	1,340 sq. ft.

Maricopa County, AZ rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Maricopa County, AZ?

The largest share of rentals in Maricopa County, AZ (40%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Maricopa County, AZ?

602,808 or 35% of the households in Maricopa County, AZ are renter-occupied while 1,127,888 or 65% are owner-occupied.

How Maricopa County Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Maricopa County	$1,612
Phoenix	$1,496
Tucson	$1,177
Mesa	$1,486
Scottsdale	$2,044
Glendale	$1,379
Tempe	$1,817
Chandler	$1,738
Gilbert	$1,784
Surprise	$1,706
Peoria	$1,581

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Maricopa County apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.