salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (84.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,920 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Arizona. It is number 35 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Drexel Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Drexel Heights
| Size | Drexel Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $661 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,218 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,684 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,498 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Drexel Heights overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Drexel Heights, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Drexel Heights
Life in Drexel Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Drexel Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $312 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $250,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Drexel Heights, AZ?
Renting in Drexel Heights costs a median of about $1,423 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Drexel Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,920 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Drexel Heights cheap or expensive?
Drexel Heights is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $79,278. It ranks 35th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Drexel Heights?
The median homeowner in Drexel Heights pays $1,723 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Drexel Heights 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 Drexel Heights?
The median home value in Drexel Heights is $250,100, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
27,675 people live in Drexel Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.