Arizona Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
West region · 14 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Arizona has 14 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,337/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,129 (Santa Cruz County, AZ) to $1,921 (Flagstaff, AZ). That median is $362 above the national median FMR of $975, ranking Arizona #16 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Arizona median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $952 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,057 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,337 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,810 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,100 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $1,706.
Every FMR area in Arizona
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $1,457 | $1,583 | $1,839 | $2,452 | $2,720 |
| Tucson, AZ | $967 | $1,081 | $1,402 | $1,950 | $2,245 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · Tucson, AZ.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Arizona for FY2026?
Arizona has 14 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $1,337 per month, ranging from $1,129 (Santa Cruz County, AZ) to $1,921 (Flagstaff, AZ). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Arizona area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Arizona is $1,921 in Flagstaff, AZ, and the lowest is $1,129 in Santa Cruz County, AZ. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Arizona expensive for renters compared with other states?
Arizona's median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,337 is $362 above the national median FMR of $975 (+37%). It ranks #16 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Arizona?
Public housing agencies in Arizona set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20