What is the average rent in Central City?

The median asking rent in Central City is $1,752/mo across 2,815 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,309/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Central City?

A one-bedroom in Central City runs about $1,690/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,114/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Central City?

At the 30% rule, the $1,752/mo median asking rent in Central City takes about $70,080 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Central City?

76% of Central City's 60,449 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Central City right now?

3,406 rentals are available in Central City right now, 2,815 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 469 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Central City cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Central City's $1,309/mo median is 25% below the Phoenix average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Central City, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Central City is $1,752/mo across 2,815 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,309/mo (Census estimate) — 25% below the Phoenix average and 6% below the national one. 76% of the 60,449 people here rent. Fairway tracks 469 Central City properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Central City?

A one-bedroom in Central City runs $1,690/mo and a two-bedroom $2,114/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$1,418/mo	22%	617	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,690/mo	38%	1,083	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$2,114/mo	32%	905	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$2,016/mo	7%	210	Find places →

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

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Central City's $1,752/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Central City

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Central City pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

12%

$500–$999

20%

$1,000–$1,499

28%

$1,500–$1,999

22%

$2,000+

18%

Is Central City a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Central City grades B overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsC

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesB+

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Central City$1,752459B

Encanto$1,425416B+

Maryvale$1,315391C+

Estrella$1,815239C+

Alhambra$1,199503B

Laveen$1,999230B

Camelback East$1,4611071A-

South Mountain$1,585350B

Ahwatukee Foothills$1,574174A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Central City.

Population60,449

Median Income$59K

Hispanic

51%

White

29%

Black

12%

Native American

Two or More

Asian

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Central City get to work.

Drive Alone58%

Walk/Bike5%

Work from Home18%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Central City.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

37%

Single Family

33%

Small Apt Building

25%

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

37%

1980–1999

12%

1960–1979

20%

1940–1959

17%

Before 1939

13%

Schools

Pre-K Schools (1)

B-

Faith North Early Childhood Learning Center

PK, K · 103 students

17:1

Middle Schools (1)

Herrera Elementary School

PK, K-8 · 449 students

15:1

Renting in Central City, explained

What is the average rent in Central City?: The median asking rent in Central City is $1,752/mo across 2,815 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,309/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Central City?: A one-bedroom in Central City runs about $1,690/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,114/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Central City a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Central City grades B overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Central City?: At the 30% rule, the $1,752/mo median asking rent in Central City takes about $70,080 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Central City?: 76% of Central City's 60,449 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Central City right now?: 3,406 rentals are available in Central City right now, 2,815 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 469 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Central City cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Central City's $1,309/mo median is 25% below the Phoenix average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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