Rent in Yavapai County, AZ at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,637$19,644 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,550 (−5.3%)How much rent can you afford in Yavapai 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 Yavapai 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 | $1,129 | $13,548 | $45,160 | $21.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,309 | $15,708 | $52,360 | $25.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,637 | $19,644 | $65,480 | $31.48/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,277 | $27,324 | $91,080 | $43.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,497 | $29,964 | $99,880 | $48.02/hr |
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Rent in Yavapai County, AZ: common questions
How much is rent going down in Yavapai County, AZ in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,550 for a two-bedroom, down 5.3% from $1,637. A one-bedroom goes from $1,309 to $1,242, a studio from $1,129 to $1,079.
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 Yavapai County, AZ?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,309 for a one-bedroom and $1,637 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,644 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 Yavapai County, AZ?
To keep a $1,637 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $31.48 an hour, or $65,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,309 takes $25.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Yavapai County, AZ?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,129, one bedroom $1,309, two $1,637, three $2,277 and four $2,497 a month.
Is rent affordable in Yavapai County, AZ?
For the typical household, earning $69,613 a year ($5,801 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,637 takes 28.2% 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: ($1,637 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $65,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $31.48 an hour.