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Rental Market Trends in El Mirage, AZ

What is the average rent in El Mirage, AZ?

$1,186/month

Average Rent

561 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in El Mirage, AZ is $1,186 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in El Mirage more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in El Mirage, you can expect to pay about $1,105 per month for a studio, $1,186 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,417 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,776 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,105/month
232 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,186/month
561 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,417/month
1,002 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,776/month
1,176 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,897/month
1,231 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,949/month
1,407 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,183/month
1,861 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in El Mirage, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $22 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in El Mirage, AZ
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in El Mirage, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
20% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Mirage?

Based on current rent prices, El Mirage is the most affordable neighborhood in El Mirage.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
El Mirage
$1,476/month
748 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Mirage?

Based on current rent prices, El Mirage is the most expensive neighborhood in El Mirage.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
El Mirage
$1,476/month
748 Sq Ft

Which El Mirage neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in El Mirage with the most apartments available is El Mirage .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
El Mirage
$1,476/month
748 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in El Mirage, AZ?

Because the average rent in El Mirage is $1,186, you’ll want to make about $3,953 per month or $47,436 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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El Mirage, AZ

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Apartment Averages

El Mirage

El Mirage, AZ

El Mirage

El Mirage, AZ

Studio
$1,105/month
$1,105/month
One Bedroom
$1,257/month
$1,257/month
Two Bedroom
$1,472/month
$1,472/month
Three Bedroom
$1,779/month
$1,779/month
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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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