Rent in Yuma County, AZ at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,382$16,584 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,244 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Yuma 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 Yuma 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 | $1,046 | $12,552 | $41,840 | $20.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,053 | $12,636 | $42,120 | $20.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,382 | $16,584 | $55,280 | $26.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,892 | $22,704 | $75,680 | $36.38/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,318 | $27,816 | $92,720 | $44.58/hr |
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Rent in Yuma County, AZ: common questions
How much is rent going down in Yuma County, AZ in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,244 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,382. A one-bedroom goes from $1,053 to $948, a studio from $1,046 to $942.
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 Yuma County, AZ?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,053 for a one-bedroom and $1,382 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,584 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 Yuma County, AZ?
To keep a $1,382 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.58 an hour, or $55,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,053 takes $20.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Yuma County, AZ?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,046, one bedroom $1,053, two $1,382, three $1,892 and four $2,318 a month.
Is rent affordable in Yuma County, AZ?
For the typical household, earning $62,876 a year ($5,240 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,382 takes 26.4% 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: ($1,382 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $55,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.58 an hour.