Average Rent in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

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Current Versus Historical Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ Rents

Desert Ridge rentals average $2,300 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,625 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,825, or roughly $23 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $240 (-8.76%) year-over-year from $2,740 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $215 (10.29%) year-over-year from $2,085 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $766 (30.23%) year-over-year from $2,534 to $3,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $232 (6.51%) year-over-year from $3,568 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,076 (28.32%) year-over-year from $3,799 to $4,875. 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 0.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.36% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.62% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.17% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $32.36 $2,300 $2,085 (10.29%) $2,217 (3.74%)
2 BR $29.86 $3,300 $2,534 (30.23%) $2,659 (24.09%)
3 BR $22.99 $3,800 $3,568 (6.51%) $2,941 (29.22%)
4+ BR $20.43 $4,875 $3,799 (28.32%) $4,040 (20.67%)

Historical Rents in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

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Top Cities Near Desert Ridge

There are a total of 21 cities nearby Desert Ridge. The average rent in Desert Ridge is currently $2,298 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Casa Grande, AZ, with an average rent of $1,870, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is Paradise Valley, AZ. Monthly rents here are on average $21,900 per month.

Let's compare Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 36.96% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ are about 32.26% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.03% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 21 total cities near Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sun City, AZ N/A $1,799 $1,850 $1,900
Glendale, AZ $799 $984 $1,498 $2,050
Phoenix, AZ $847 $1,295 $1,697 $2,100
Peoria, AZ N/A $1,450 $2,200 $2,400
Tempe, AZ $1,175 $1,300 $1,795 $2,400
Sun City West, AZ N/A $1,500 $2,575 $2,500
Fountain Hills, AZ $2,095 $2,000 $2,513 $2,800
Anthem, AZ N/A $1,453 $3,850 $3,300
Scottsdale, AZ $1,329 $1,888 $3,000 $4,000
Paradise Valley, AZ N/A $11,500 $18,000 $21,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Desert Ridge

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near Desert Ridge. Some of these neighborhoods include Sun City, Vistancia, and Arrowhead Ranch. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ in the following table.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is currently around $3,150 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,150. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Desert Ridge's average rent, which is actually $3,825. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Desert Ridge, Sun City has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $4,395 average rent per month, McCormick Ranch is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Desert Ridge. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sun City, AZ N/A $1,548 $1,850 $1,900
Vistancia, Peoria, AZ N/A N/A $2,600 $2,350
Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ N/A N/A $2,138 $2,499
Sun City West, AZ N/A $1,500 $2,550 $2,500
Sun City Anthem, Anthem, AZ N/A $1,453 $3,675 $3,150
Scottsdale Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ N/A $3,300 $3,500 $3,500
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ $1,698 $2,800 $3,275 $3,695
Greyhawk, Scottsdale, AZ N/A $2,098 $3,199 $3,950
McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ $2,025 $2,225 $4,000 $4,395

Top Counties Near Desert Ridge

There are a total of 3 counties located by Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ. Some of these counties include Pinal, AZ, Yavapai, AZ, and Maricopa, AZ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Pinal, AZ. Its average rent per month is $1,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,399, Maricopa, AZ is the most expensive county by Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is 39.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is 35.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pinal, AZ $800 $1,298 $1,650 $1,900
Yavapai, AZ N/A $1,550 $1,995 $2,000
Maricopa, AZ $958 $1,400 $2,000 $2,399

Top Zipcodes Near Desert Ridge

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,325. A total of 39 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 85015, Phoenix, AZ at $1,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $14,995 per month is 85253, Paradise Valley, AZ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $699. That's at least $17 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is $1,453 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,853 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
85050, Phoenix, AZ $1,520 $1,745 $2,700 $2,995
85032, Phoenix, AZ $1,200 $1,550 $1,527 $1,999
85254, Phoenix, AZ $1,582 $1,928 $3,200 $4,150
85024, Phoenix, AZ N/A N/A $2,100 $2,595
85022, Phoenix, AZ N/A $1,200 $1,650 $2,200
85260, Scottsdale, AZ N/A $1,776 $3,000 $3,600
85027, Phoenix, AZ $1,450 $1,107 $1,550 $1,760
85023, Phoenix, AZ $909 $988 $1,500 $2,100
85085, Phoenix, AZ $1,330 $1,466 $1,853 $2,800
85255, Scottsdale, AZ N/A $2,098 $3,500 $5,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Desert Ridge Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ?
The average monthly rental price for Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ apartments for rent is approximately $3,825. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Desert Ridge, 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 Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $32.36. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Desert Ridge.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,100 and an average price per square feet of $29.86. There are a total of 17 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Desert Ridge.
How have rent prices in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ?
A reasonable rent price in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is around $3,060/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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