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Carefree, AZ

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Carefree living in the beautiful Sonoran Desert

Suburban Rural Peaceful Picturesque Mountain Views Upscale

Nestled between Tonto National Forest and Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Carefree is a picturesque town with a tranquil, secluded atmosphere. Although Carefree feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, the town sits within a 30-minute drive of both Phoenix and Scottsdale, affording many residents short commute times.

Carefree is largely residential, offering residents an array of apartments and houses available for rent in scenic communities. Carefree’s small-town vibe is most evident in its charming downtown area, which boasts numerous specialty shops, restaurants, and the one-of-a-kind Carefree Desert Gardens. Carefree also fosters a strong sense of small-town community with exciting annual events like the Enchanted Pumpkin Garden, Christmas in Carefree, and the Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carefree, AZ is $1,180 for a studio, $1,426 for one bedroom, and $1,703 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carefree has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,426/month
726 Sq Ft
House
$8,329/month
2,567 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,050/month
2,069 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.