Rent in Maricopa County, AZ at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,839$22,068 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,734 (−5.7%)How much rent can you afford in Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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 | $1,457 | $17,484 | $58,280 | $28.02/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,583 | $18,996 | $63,320 | $30.44/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,839 | $22,068 | $73,560 | $35.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,452 | $29,424 | $98,080 | $47.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,720 | $32,640 | $108,800 | $52.31/hr |
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Rent in Maricopa County, AZ: common questions
How much is rent going down in Maricopa County, AZ in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,734 for a two-bedroom, down 5.7% from $1,839. A one-bedroom goes from $1,583 to $1,493, a studio from $1,457 to $1,390.
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 Maricopa County, AZ?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,583 for a one-bedroom and $1,839 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $22,068 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 Maricopa County, AZ?
To keep a $1,839 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $35.37 an hour, or $73,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,583 takes $30.44 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Maricopa County, AZ?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,457, one bedroom $1,583, two $1,839, three $2,452 and four $2,720 a month.
Is rent affordable in Maricopa County, AZ?
For the typical household, earning $89,300 a year ($7,442 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,839 takes 24.7% 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: ($1,839 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $73,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $35.37 an hour.