Apartments for rent in El Mirage, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in El Mirage is $1,797/mo across 100 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,806/mo (Census estimate) — 4% above the Phoenix average and 29% above the national one. 30% of the 36,088 people here rent. Fairway tracks 82 El Mirage properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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#14Most Diverseof 51
#26Best Public Schoolsof 34

How much is rent in El Mirage?

A one-bedroom in El Mirage runs $1,699/mo and a two-bedroom $1,413/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of bedsMedian% of rentalsUnits availableFind places
Studio$1,479/mo9%9Find places →
1 Bedroom$1,699/mo5%5Find places →
2 Bedroom$1,413/mo20%20Find places →
3+ Bedroom$1,900/mo66%66Find places →

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

Rent affordability
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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. El Mirage's $1,797/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in El Mirage

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in El Mirage pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
1%
$500–$999
6%
$1,000–$1,499
18%
$1,500–$1,999
41%
$2,000+
34%

Is El Mirage a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: El Mirage grades B- overall — strongest on parks, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsB
Cost of LivingC
SafetyC
NightlifeC+
Outdoor ActivitiesB+
WalkabilityB-

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in El Mirage.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for El Mirage.

Population36,088
Median Income$78K
Hispanic
49%
White
32%
Two or More
8%
Black
7%
Native American
1%
Other
1%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of El Mirage get to work.

Drive Alone70%
Walk/Bike1%
Work from Home15%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in El Mirage.

Home Types

Single Family
86%
Mobile Home
8%
Large Apt Building
2%
Small Apt Building
2%
Townhouse
1%

Home Age

2000–Present
73%
1980–1999
16%
1960–1979
9%
1940–1959
2%
Before 1939
0%

Schools

Renting in El Mirage, explained

What is the average rent in El Mirage?
The median asking rent in El Mirage is $1,797/mo across 100 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,806/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in El Mirage?
A one-bedroom in El Mirage runs about $1,699/mo and a two-bedroom about $1,413/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is El Mirage a good place to live?
Broadly yes, with trade-offs: El Mirage grades B- overall — strongest on parks, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in El Mirage?
At the 30% rule, the $1,797/mo median asking rent in El Mirage takes about $71,880 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in El Mirage?
30% of El Mirage's 36,088 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in El Mirage right now?
121 rentals are available in El Mirage right now, 100 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 82 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is El Mirage cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?
By what current residents pay (Census estimates), El Mirage's $1,806/mo median is 4% above the Phoenix average.

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