Rent in Cochise County, AZ at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,257$15,084 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,153 (−8.3%)How much rent can you afford in Cochise County, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Cochise County, AZ by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $887 | $10,644 | $35,480 | $17.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,111 | $13,332 | $44,440 | $21.37/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,257 | $15,084 | $50,280 | $24.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,748 | $20,976 | $69,920 | $33.62/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,109 | $25,308 | $84,360 | $40.56/hr |
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Rent in Cochise County, AZ: common questions
How much is rent going down in Cochise County, AZ in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,153 for a two-bedroom, down 8.3% from $1,257. A one-bedroom goes from $1,111 to $1,000, a studio from $887 to $836.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Cochise County, AZ?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,111 for a one-bedroom and $1,257 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,084 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Cochise County, AZ?
To keep a $1,257 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.17 an hour, or $50,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,111 takes $21.37 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cochise County, AZ?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $887, one bedroom $1,111, two $1,257, three $1,748 and four $2,109 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cochise County, AZ?
For the typical household, earning $59,742 a year ($4,979 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,257 takes 25.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,257 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.17 an hour.