Lake Havasu City

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

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Delight in the many attractions featured in Arizona’s Playground

Suburban Lakeside Riverside Scenic Mountain Views Active Modern Welcoming Peaceful Historic

Situated in western Arizona, Lake Havasu City is centered on the expansive Lake Havasu, which boasts tranquil waters surrounded by rugged mountains. Known as “Arizona’s Playground,” Lake Havasu City offers endless options for outdoor recreation.

Lake Havasu is favored for activities like boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, fishing, and swimming, with 60 miles of navigable waterways for residents and visitors to explore. Numerous hiking trails and golf courses provide additional options for recreation in Lake Havasu City as well.

Lake Havasu City is also notable for containing the original London Bridge, which was purchased in 1968, relocated from London, and fully reconstructed in Arizona by 1971. A charming English Village sits nearby the London Bridge, teeming with quaint shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

A host of seasonal events contribute to a small-town atmosphere and bring the community together in Lake Havasu City, including the Havasu Island Hot Air Balloon Fest and Fair, Winterfest, the International World Jet Ski Final Races, and multiple fishing tournaments.

Destinations like Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas are a short drive from Lake Havasu City. Getting around from Lake Havasu City is simple with access to Route 95, I-40, and Lake Havasu City Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $701 for a studio, $621 for one bedroom, $861 for two bedrooms, and $930 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Havasu City has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$621/month
533 Sq Ft
House
$2,340/month
1,413 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,544/month
600 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 24.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Lake Havasu City is 82.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $621 - $930. You can expect to pay 0.1% less for groceries, 6.5% less for utilities, and 0.1% more for transportation.

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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Schools

Havasupai Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

338 Students

8
out of 10

Starline Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

636 Students

7
out of 10

Smoketree Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

621 Students

7
out of 10

Nautilus Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

360 Students

7
out of 10

Jamaica Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

402 Students

6
out of 10

Thunderbolt Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

851 Students

5
out of 10

Lake Havasu High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,813 Students

4
out of 10

Wave - Lake Havasu High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Havasu State Park

Commuter Rail

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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.