What is the average apartment size in Sun Lakes?

The average size for a Sun Lakes, AZ apartment is 939 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 Sun Lakes?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Sun Lakes is $1,631 per month, a 10.4% decrease from last year’s average of $1,820.

What is the average apartment size in Sun Lakes?

The typical apartment in Sun Lakes offers about 939 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Sun Lakes, AZ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Sun Lakes?

The typical rent budget in Sun Lakes ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 33% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Sun Lakes?

In Sun Lakes, 13% of households rent while 87% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Sun Lakes is $1,631, a 10.4% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,820.

One-bedroom apartments provide 726 square feet for $1,311, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,768 offer 1,069 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,278 sq ft) for $2,409, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Sun Lakes, AZ

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,631	939 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,311	726 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,768	1,069 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,409	1,278 sq. ft.

Sun Lakes, AZ rent trends

Rental prices in Sun Lakes, AZ have decreased by 10.4% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,820 to $1,631.

What's the typical rent budget in Sun Lakes, AZ?

The largest share of rentals in Sun Lakes, AZ (33%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Sun Lakes, AZ?

1,082 or 13% of the households in Sun Lakes, AZ are renter-occupied while 7,568 or 87% are owner-occupied.

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How Sun Lakes Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Sun Lakes	$1,631
Phoenix	$1,494
Peoria	$1,617
Surprise	$1,705
Tempe	$1,780
Chandler	$1,699
Mesa	$1,479
Gilbert	$1,744
Scottsdale	$2,067
Tucson	$1,233
Glendale	$1,412
Catalina Foothills	$1,341
Casas Adobes	$1,404

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 Sun Lakes 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.