If you are currently moving to Arizona or planning to move soon, then you might want to read this article before doing so. Below we have composed information from several credible and factual sources that estimate the cost of living as well as rent prices in Arizona. This will vary on which part of the state you live in, for example, Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. Such a populated city will have a higher cost of living due to a large population. However, if you look at Tucson they have almost over half the population Phoenix has so it will be lower in that area.
Here’s a list of cities in Arizona and the price of rent per month:
1) Gilbert:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 243,254
- Average Rent Price: $1,490
- Cost of Living: 116.3 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
Over the last three decades, the population of Gilbert has exploded making it the sixth-largest municipality in Arizona.
2) Surprise:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 135,450
- Average Rent Price: $1,525
- Cost of Living: 104.2 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
Surprise is northwest of Phoenix and is the second-fastest-growing municipality in the Phoenix metro area, only behind Gilbert.
3) Goodyear:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 80,371
- Average Rent Price: $1,450
- Cost of Living: 111.4 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
Goodyear is home to Goodyear Ballpark, a suburb located west of Phoenix, where the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds hold spring training.
4) Peoria:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 168,196
- Average Rent Price: $1,391
- Cost of Living: 110.5 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
This major suburb of Phoenix is located in both Maricopa County and Yavapai County. It is also the largest incorporated city in Yavapai County.
5) Avondale:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 84,736
- Average Rent Price: $1,371
- Cost of Living: 99.7 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
This once predominantly farming community, has now turned into a thriving suburb adjacent to Phoenix.
6) Sun City:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 38,877
- Average Rent Price: $1,427
- Cost of Living: 94.9 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
This unincorporated city is a retirement community popular with those only coming down during the winter months.
7) Buckeye:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 69,744
- Average Rent Price: $1,473
- Cost of Living: 103.3 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
The westernmost suburb in the Phoenix metro area, Buckeye is also considered one of the fastest-growing cities in the states.
8) Chandler:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 252,692
- Average Rent Price: $1,493
- Cost of Living: 113.0 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
This suburb of Phoenix has seen city growth because of Intel and its four factory locations along with other technology manufacturing firms.
9) Scottsdale:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 250,602
- Average Rent Price: $1,687
- Cost of Living: 133.2 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
“The West’s Most Western Town” is the slogan for this city in the eastern part of Maricopa County as well as part of the Greater Phoenix Area.
10) Flagstaff:
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- County: Coconino County
- Population: 72,402
- Average Rent Price: $1,380
- Cost of Living: 117.0 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
The city is an important distribution hub for major companies as well as sitting along the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the continental United States.
11) Casas Adobes:
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- County: Pima County
- Population: 70,166
- Average Rent Price: $1,147
- Cost of Living: 98.0 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
As well as being in the northern part of Tucson, Casas Adobes is considered to be the first developed suburb of Tucson.
12) Catalina Foothills:
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- County: Pima County
- Population: 50,454
- Average Rent Price: $1,040
- Cost of Living: 130.7 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
Catalina Foothills is located north of Tucson and additionally, is one of the most affluent communities in the state.
13) Tempe:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 187,454
- Average Rent Price: $1,549
- Cost of Living: 108.1 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
In addition to being named after the Vale of Tempe in Greece, this Phoenix suburb is home to the main campus of Arizona State University.
14) Lake Havasu City:
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- County: Mohave County
- Population: 54,495
- Average Rent Price: $1,250
- Cost of Living: 102.7 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
This isolated city in Mohave County is home to the International World Jet Ski Final Races as well as several professional fishing tournaments.
15) Mesa:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 499,720
- Average Rent Price: $1,215
- Cost of Living: 104.2 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
Mesa is the largest suburban city by population in the United States and additionally the third-largest city in Arizona after Phoenix and Tucson.
16) Glendale:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 247,813
- Average Rent Price: $1,169
- Cost of Living: 103.7 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
Northwest of Phoenix, Glendale is the home of the State Farm Stadium where the Arizona Cardinals play as well as where the annual Fiesta Bowl is played.
17) Phoenix:
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- County: Maricopa County
- Population: 1,633,000
- Average Rent Price: $1,242
- Cost of Living: 103.7 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and has the highest population in as well as the fifth-highest in the United States.
18) Yuma:
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- County: Yuma County
- Population: 96,349
- Average Rent Price: $743
- Cost of Living: 88.2 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
This city located on the southwest side of the state is additionally where thousands of retirees call home.
19) Tucson:
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- County: Pima County
- Population: 541,482
- Average Rent Price: $998
- Cost of Living: 91.6 (where the US is at 100 and Arizona is at 102.2)
Tuscon is the home of the University of Arizona as well as the second-largest city in the state.
We only covered a few of the cities around the capital of Arizona. However, there are plenty of others you can choose to live in. Let us know in the comments what your favorite place to live in the Phoenix Metro Area.
If you’re looking for an affordable place to live, or are interested in moving to the amazing city of Phoenix, then find your next dream apartment here. And in addition to this post, head over to our post on some of the pros and cons of living in the city.