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Housing in Maricopa County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Maricopa County averages $1,708/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Arizona median of $1,543 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Maricopa County FMR Area are $1,588 for a studio, $1,725 for 1‑bedroom, $2,004 for 2‑bedroom, $2,672 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,964 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $296 increase for a 2-bedroom in Maricopa County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Maricopa County was 3.1% in 2024, compared to Arizona at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
