Average Rent in Gila County, AZ↑ Rents rising 11.6% YoY

Gila County, AZ has rental prices ranging from $966/month to $2,004/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,078/month — 23% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $59,089/year, spending $1,078/month on a 1-bedroom represents 22% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Gila County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,409/month, Gila County ranks #4 most expensive of the 15 cities tracked in Arizona — pricier than 90% of all US cities in our data.

The Gila County Rental Market

The Gila County, AZ area has a population of about 53,610 and 23% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Gila County, AZ have risen by $147/month (11.6%) over the past year, from $1,262 to $1,409. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Gila County, AZ without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $43,120. The local median household income of $59,089 exceeds that threshold by $15,969, making Gila County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Gila County, AZ has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, 1.3 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.

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