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Yuma, AZ

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An affordable desert town with delectable cuisines

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The city of Yuma is a relatively secluded suburb located in the Sonoran Desert in southwestern Arizona. Yuma borders the California-Arizona state line along the Colorado River and conveniently houses the Yuma International Airport.

With an abundance of natural desert land, residential neighborhoods, and riverfront amenities, Yuma is a wonderful place to settle down away from big city living. Explore historic landmarks in town like the 19th century Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, and visit the beautiful campus of Arizona Western College. Enjoy proximity to grocery stores, golf courses, community parks, hospitals, and more.

Visit West Wetlands Park for family-friendly adventures in a riverfront space with playgrounds, trails, lush lawns, and a fishing pond. An abundance of incredible eateries reside along the river, so grab a craft brew at Prison Hill Brewing Company, or get a bite to eat at Lutes Casino Restaurant. Affordable apartments and houses are available for rent in this community-focused city!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Yuma, AZ is $791 for a studio, $976 for one bedroom, $1,176 for two bedrooms, and $1,424 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yuma has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$976/month
557 Sq Ft
House
$1,899/month
560 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,554/month
0 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Yuma, AZ is 11.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Yuma is 28.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $791 - $1,424. You can expect to pay 13.2% less for groceries, 1.5% more for utilities, and 10.1% more for transportation.

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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

16

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

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

Mary A Otondo Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

814 Students

5
out of 10

Sunrise Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

627 Students

5
out of 10

Pueblo Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

562 Students

5
out of 10

H L Suverkrup Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

559 Students

5
out of 10

Alice Byrne Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

314 Students

5
out of 10

Centennial Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

715 Students

4
out of 10

Crane Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

610 Students

4
out of 10

Ron Watson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

503 Students

4
out of 10

Castle Dome Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

974 Students

3
out of 10

R Pete Woodard Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

628 Students

2
out of 10

Cibola High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,546 Students

8
out of 10

Kofa High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,541 Students

7
out of 10

Gila Ridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,309 Students

7
out of 10

Yuma High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,147 Students

6
out of 10

Yuma Online Distance Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

46 Students

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
  • Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
  • Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
  • Yuma Crossing State Historic Park
  • Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Yuma International

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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.