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Prescott Valley, AZ

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Arizona’s must stunning natural landscapes surround this thriving suburban community

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Prescott Valley is a large suburban town positioned on the northeast side of Prescott in central Arizona. The town’s landscape is almost entirely filled by residential neighborhoods, with many Prescott commuters drawn to the tranquil atmosphere. On the south side, State Route 69 serves as the town’s main commercial backbone, lined by shopping centers, restaurants, movie theaters, and other popular hangouts. Nestled between Prescott National Forest and Coconino National Forest with Grand Canyon National Park just a short drive to the north, residents enjoy a prime location for experiencing the phenomenal natural beauty of the region anytime, with endless opportunities for hiking, camping, and mountain biking within minutes of home.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Prescott Valley, AZ is $1,402 for a studio, $1,630 for one bedroom, $1,933 for two bedrooms, and $2,294 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prescott Valley has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,630/month
688 Sq Ft
House
$2,236/month
1,498 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Prescott Valley, AZ is 18.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Prescott Valley is 53.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,402 - $2,294. You can expect to pay 3.2% more for groceries, 11.8% less for utilities, and 5.6% more for transportation.

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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

40

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

Liberty Traditional School

Public

Grades PK-8

785 Students

7
out of 10

Lake Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

428 Students

6
out of 10

Coyote Springs Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

592 Students

5
out of 10

Granville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

514 Students

5
out of 10

Mountain View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

371 Students

3
out of 10

Liberty Traditional School

Public

Grades PK-8

785 Students

7
out of 10

Glassford Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

398 Students

4
out of 10

Bradshaw Mountain High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,697 Students

5
out of 10

Yavapai County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

27 Students

1
out of 10
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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Highlands Center for Natural History
  • Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail
  • Watson Woods Riparian Preserve
  • Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
  • Watson Lake Park

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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.