Average Rent in 85023, Phoenix, AZ

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Current Versus Historical 85023, Phoenix, AZ Rents

85023 rentals average $909 for a studio rental to $2,998 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $17 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $18 (2.02%) year-over-year from $891 to $909. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $505 (-33.01%) year-over-year from $1,530 to $1,025. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $29 (1.98%) year-over-year from $1,471 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $69 (3.21%) year-over-year from $2,132 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $132 (4.59%) year-over-year from $2,868 to $3,000. 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 up by 0.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.86% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.08% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $21.82 $909 $891 (2.02%) $852 (6.73%)
1 BR $19.24 $1,025 $1,530 (-33.01%) $1,270 (-19.29%)
2 BR $18.08 $1,500 $1,471 (1.98%) $1,477 (1.58%)
3 BR $16.65 $2,200 $2,132 (3.21%) $2,110 (4.27%)
4+ BR $14.77 $3,000 $2,868 (4.59%) $2,643 (13.53%)

Historical Rents in 85023, Phoenix, AZ

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Top Cities Near 85023

There are a total of 21 cities nearby 85023. The average rent in 85023 is currently $2,200 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Maricopa, AZ, with an average rent of $1,882, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 85023, Phoenix, AZ is Paradise Valley, AZ. Monthly rents here are on average $20,000 per month.

Let's compare 85023, Phoenix, AZ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 85023, Phoenix, AZ is 20.90% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 37.02% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 85023, Phoenix, AZ are about 47.37% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.13% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 21 total cities near 85023, Phoenix, AZ in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sun City, AZ N/A $1,343 $1,900 $1,900
Phoenix, AZ $895 $1,300 $1,699 $2,100
Glendale, AZ $1,183 $1,050 $1,410 $2,100
Sun City West, AZ N/A $1,450 $2,500 $2,250
Tempe, AZ $1,595 $1,368 $1,685 $2,300
Peoria, AZ N/A $1,100 $2,350 $2,493
Fountain Hills, AZ $2,095 $2,000 $2,700 $2,900
Anthem, AZ N/A $1,453 $3,850 $3,275
Scottsdale, AZ $1,950 $2,000 $3,200 $4,000
Paradise Valley, AZ N/A $11,999 $15,750 $20,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 85023

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near 85023. Some of these neighborhoods include Sun City, Downtown Phoenix, and Sun City West. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near 85023, Phoenix, AZ in the following table.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near 85023, Phoenix, AZ is currently around $3,700 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,700. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 85023's average rent, which is only $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 85023, Sun City has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Terravita is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 85023. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sun City, AZ N/A $1,343 $1,900 $1,900
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ $800 $2,004 $2,473 $2,093
Sun City West, AZ N/A $1,450 $2,500 $2,225
Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ N/A $1,830 $2,020 $2,598
Sun City Anthem, Anthem, AZ N/A $1,453 $3,675 $3,250
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ $2,225 $2,750 $3,500 $3,700
Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ N/A $2,300 $3,050 $3,750
Scottsdale Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ N/A $3,300 $3,798 $3,798
McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ $2,025 $2,250 $3,800 $4,000
Greyhawk, Scottsdale, AZ N/A $2,000 $3,250 $4,000
Terravita, Scottsdale, AZ N/A N/A $5,500 $6,000

Top Counties Near 85023

There are a total of 2 counties located by 85023, Phoenix, AZ. Some of these counties include Yavapai, AZ and Maricopa, AZ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,192. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Yavapai, AZ. Its average rent per month is $1,985. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,399, Maricopa, AZ is the most expensive county by 85023, Phoenix, AZ.

Typically, rent for studios in 85023, Phoenix, AZ is 39.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 85023, Phoenix, AZ is 30.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 85023, Phoenix, AZ is 40.00% 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 N/A $1,235 $1,990 $1,985
Maricopa, AZ $1,097 $1,450 $2,000 $2,399

Top Zipcodes Near 85023

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near 85023, Phoenix, AZ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,282. A total of 18 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 85006, Phoenix, AZ at $1,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $16,745 per month is 85253, Paradise Valley, AZ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $899. That's at least $20 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 85023, Phoenix, AZ is $1,450 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,898 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 85023, 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 $1,950 $2,150 $2,500 $3,000
85032, Phoenix, AZ $1,200 $1,422 $1,500 $1,950
85254, Phoenix, AZ $1,584 $2,000 $2,600 $4,100
85258, Maricopa County, AZ $2,025 $2,200 $3,700 $4,000
85260, Scottsdale, AZ N/A $1,816 $3,000 $3,650
85255, Scottsdale, AZ N/A $2,100 $3,800 $5,000
85022, Phoenix, AZ N/A $1,234 $1,695 $2,175
85018, Phoenix, AZ $899 $1,270 $1,885 $2,900
85016, Phoenix, AZ $925 $1,495 $2,298 $2,292
85020, Phoenix, AZ $1,490 $995 $1,525 $1,495

Frequently Asked Questions - 85023 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 85023, Phoenix, AZ?
The average monthly rental price for 85023, Phoenix, AZ apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 85023, 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 85023, Phoenix, AZ.
How much is a studio apartment in 85023, Phoenix, AZ?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $909 and an average price per square feet of $21.82. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 85023.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 85023, Phoenix, AZ?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,025 and an average price per square feet of $19.24. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 85023.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 85023, Phoenix, AZ?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $18.08. There are a total of 10 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 85023.
How have rent prices in 85023, Phoenix, AZ changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 85023, Phoenix, AZ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 85023, Phoenix, AZ?
A reasonable rent price in 85023, Phoenix, AZ is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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