What is the average rent in Carefree?

The median asking rent in Carefree is $4,950/mo across 44 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,538/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Carefree?

A one-bedroom in Carefree runs about $1,900/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,900/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Carefree?

At the 30% rule, the $4,950/mo median asking rent in Carefree takes about $198,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Carefree?

9% of Carefree's 3,683 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Carefree right now?

44 rentals are available in Carefree right now, across the 44 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Carefree cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Carefree's $1,538/mo median is 12% below the Phoenix average.

Apartments for rent in Carefree, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Carefree is $4,950/mo across 44 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,538/mo (Census estimate) — 12% below the Phoenix average and 10% above the national one. 9% of the 3,683 people here rent. Fairway tracks 44 Carefree properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Carefree?

A one-bedroom in Carefree runs $1,900/mo and a two-bedroom $3,900/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$7,000/mo	2%	1	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,900/mo	20%	9	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,900/mo	45%	20	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$10,500/mo	32%	14	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Carefree, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Carefree's $4,950/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Carefree

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Carefree pay in rent (Census data).

$1,000–$1,499

47%

$1,500–$1,999

34%

$2,000+

19%

Is Carefree a good place to live?

Yes: Carefree grades B+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC

Safety—

NightlifeB

Outdoor ActivitiesB+

WalkabilityB-

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Monthly high and low temperatures in Carefree.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Carefree.

Population3,683

Median Income$147K

White

97%

Asian

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Carefree get to work.

Drive Alone46%

Walk/Bike4%

Work from Home50%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Carefree.

Home Types

Single Family

82%

Townhouse

12%

Small Apt Building

Large Apt Building

Home Age

2000–Present

25%

1980–1999

43%

1960–1979

30%

1940–1959

Renting in Carefree, explained

What is the average rent in Carefree?: The median asking rent in Carefree is $4,950/mo across 44 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,538/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Carefree?: A one-bedroom in Carefree runs about $1,900/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,900/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Carefree a good place to live?: Yes: Carefree grades B+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Carefree?: At the 30% rule, the $4,950/mo median asking rent in Carefree takes about $198,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Carefree?: 9% of Carefree's 3,683 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Carefree right now?: 44 rentals are available in Carefree right now, across the 44 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Carefree cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Carefree's $1,538/mo median is 12% below the Phoenix average.

The honest answers.

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What if I already found a place?: Tell us and we'll pressure-test it: the real monthly cost, what's in the lease, and whether something better posted this week. If it's the right place, we'll say so.

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