Average Rent in 85021, Phoenix, AZ

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Current Versus Historical 85021, Phoenix, AZ Rents

85021 rentals average $697 for a studio rental to $2,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,399, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $77 (-9.67%) year-over-year from $799 to $722. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-1.12%) year-over-year from $1,128 to $1,115. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $208 (-14.43%) year-over-year from $1,440 to $1,233. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (6.77%) year-over-year from $1,966 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $383 (-14.28%) year-over-year from $2,683 to $2,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.53% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$19.16	$722	$799 (-9.67%)	$1,071 (-32.57%)
1 BR	$18.84	$1,115	$1,128 (-1.12%)	$1,159 (-3.81%)
2 BR	$17.07	$1,233	$1,440 (-14.43%)	$1,382 (-10.80%)
3 BR	$17.14	$2,100	$1,966 (6.77%)	$1,787 (17.47%)
4+ BR	$11.41	$2,300	$2,683 (-14.28%)	$4,465 (-48.49%)

Historical Rents in 85021, Phoenix, AZ

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Top Cities Near 85021

There are a total of 20 cities nearby 85021. The average rent in 85021 is currently $2,197 per month. Our records show that Maricopa, AZ, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 85021, Phoenix, AZ is Scottsdale, AZ. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare 85021, Phoenix, AZ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 85021, Phoenix, AZ is 37.88% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.98% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 85021, Phoenix, AZ are about 50.83% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.32% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near 85021, Phoenix, AZ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sun City, AZ	N/A	$1,748	$1,900	$1,948
Avondale, AZ	$1,099	$1,250	$1,447	$2,050
Phoenix, AZ	$823	$1,300	$1,700	$2,088
Glendale, AZ	$1,370	$999	$1,500	$2,095
Tempe, AZ	$1,555	$1,366	$1,650	$2,200
Peoria, AZ	N/A	$1,323	$1,895	$2,350
Sun City West, AZ	N/A	$1,488	$2,550	$2,600
Fountain Hills, AZ	$1,513	$2,000	$2,195	$2,700
Anthem, AZ	N/A	$1,435	$3,500	$3,100
Scottsdale, AZ	$1,207	$1,890	$3,250	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 85021

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near 85021. Some of these neighborhoods include Sun City, Downtown Phoenix, and Arrowhead Ranch. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near 85021, Phoenix, AZ in the following table.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near 85021, Phoenix, AZ is currently around $2,675 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 85021's average rent, which is only $1,399. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 85021, Sun City has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $4,490 average rent per month, McCormick Ranch is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 85021. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sun City, AZ	N/A	$1,748	$1,900	$1,900
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ	$1,099	$1,914	$2,695	$2,095
Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ	N/A	$1,830	$2,000	$2,400
Vistancia, Peoria, AZ	N/A	N/A	$2,588	$2,400
Sun City West, AZ	N/A	$1,488	$2,500	$2,550
Sun City Anthem, Anthem, AZ	N/A	$1,435	$3,500	$2,800
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ	$1,295	$2,750	$3,250	$3,550
Scottsdale Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$3,300	$3,813	$3,793
Greyhawk, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,750	$3,375	$4,200
McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	$2,025	$2,250	$3,995	$4,490

Top Counties Near 85021

There are a total of 2 counties located by 85021, Phoenix, AZ. Some of these counties include Yavapai, AZ and Maricopa, AZ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,273. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Yavapai, AZ. Its average rent per month is $2,195. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,350, Maricopa, AZ is the most expensive county by 85021, Phoenix, AZ.

Typically, rent for studios in 85021, Phoenix, AZ is 75.32% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 85021, Phoenix, AZ is 22.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 85021, Phoenix, AZ is 63.36% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yavapai, AZ	$1,444	$1,269	$2,245	$2,195
Maricopa, AZ	$1,000	$1,428	$1,999	$2,350

Top Zipcodes Near 85021

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near 85021, Phoenix, AZ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,198. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 85008, Phoenix, AZ at $1,374 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $14,495 per month is 85253, Paradise Valley, AZ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $639. That's at least $10 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 85021, Phoenix, AZ is $1,400 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,749 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 85021, Phoenix, AZ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
85251, Scottsdale, AZ	$999	$1,996	$2,499	$3,000
85016, Phoenix, AZ	$862	$1,413	$1,980	$1,995
85018, Phoenix, AZ	$649	$1,540	$2,000	$2,695
85258, Maricopa County, AZ	$2,025	$2,066	$3,948	$4,200
85254, Phoenix, AZ	$1,556	$1,800	$3,000	$4,000
85032, Phoenix, AZ	$1,200	$1,595	$1,600	$2,127
85020, Phoenix, AZ	N/A	$1,123	$1,650	$1,795
85281, Tempe, AZ	$1,654	$1,400	$1,695	$2,000
85260, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,776	$3,500	$3,750
85255, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,870	$3,800	$5,200

Frequently Asked Questions - 85021 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 85021, Phoenix, AZ?

The average monthly rental price for 85021, Phoenix, AZ apartments for rent is approximately $1,399. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 85021, Phoenix, AZ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 85021, Phoenix, AZ.

How much is a studio apartment in 85021, Phoenix, AZ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $697 and an average price per square feet of $19.16. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 85021.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 85021, Phoenix, AZ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,099 and an average price per square feet of $18.84. There are a total of 17 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 85021.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 85021, Phoenix, AZ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,299 and an average price per square feet of $17.07. There are a total of 28 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 85021.

How have rent prices in 85021, Phoenix, AZ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 85021, Phoenix, AZ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 85021, Phoenix, AZ?

A reasonable rent price in 85021, Phoenix, AZ is around $1,119/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.