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Is Avondale, AZ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,99514% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$92,884about $7,740/month · 7% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$394,60019% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,800 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 66 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Avondale
$1,995
Yuma
$1,632
Buckeye
$2,749
Goodyear
$2,126
San Tan Valley
$2,602
Flagstaff
$2,033
Casas Adobes
$2,062

How much do households earn in Avondale?

Under $25k
8.2%
$25k–50k
20.8%
$50k–100k
37.5%
$100k–150k
20.6%
$150k+
8.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Avondale

SizeAvondaleU.S. average
Studio$1,619$1,338
1 bedroom$1,666$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,909$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,148$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,261$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Avondale overall?

Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
107
Goods (food, clothes…)
95
Utilities
92
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Avondale, so the Arizona figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Avondale

🏛️ Property tax$1,799a year · 0.46% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$192a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Avondale

Commute to work28.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Avondale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $743 a month less.

Renting
$1,995
Owning
$2,738

Owning assumes a typical $394,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,460 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Avondale, AZ?

Renting in Avondale costs a median of about $1,995 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.

How much do I need to make to live in Avondale?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,800 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Avondale cheap or expensive?

Avondale is rated OK: rent takes 25.8% of the typical household income of $92,884. It ranks 66th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Avondale?

The median homeowner in Avondale pays $1,799 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.

Is Avondale more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Avondale?

The median home value in Avondale is $394,600, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

92,477 people live in Avondale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.