What is the average rent in South Mountain?

The median asking rent in South Mountain is $1,582/mo across 815 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,654/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in South Mountain?

A one-bedroom in South Mountain runs about $1,205/mo and a two-bedroom about $1,451/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in South Mountain?

At the 30% rule, the $1,582/mo median asking rent in South Mountain takes about $63,280 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in South Mountain?

35% of South Mountain's 129,897 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in South Mountain right now?

877 rentals are available in South Mountain right now, 815 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 359 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is South Mountain cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), South Mountain's $1,654/mo median is 5% below the Phoenix average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in South Mountain, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in South Mountain is $1,582/mo across 815 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,654/mo (Census estimate) — 5% below the Phoenix average and 18% above the national one. 35% of the 129,897 people here rent. Fairway tracks 359 South Mountain properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in South Mountain?

A one-bedroom in South Mountain runs $1,205/mo and a two-bedroom $1,451/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$950/mo	2%	15	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,205/mo	20%	163	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$1,451/mo	43%	347	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$2,095/mo	36%	290	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for South Mountain, 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. South Mountain's $1,582/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in South Mountain

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in South Mountain pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

12%

$1,000–$1,499

29%

$1,500–$1,999

29%

$2,000+

21%

Is South Mountain a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: South Mountain grades B overall — strongest on parks, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsC

Cost of LivingC

Safety—

NightlifeB+

Outdoor ActivitiesB+

WalkabilityB-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

South Mountain$1,582350B

Ahwatukee Foothills$1,575174A

Central City$1,759459B

Encanto$1,425416B+

Laveen$1,999230B

Estrella$1,820239C+

Maryvale$1,315391C+

Camelback East$1,4611071A-

Alhambra$1,199503B

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for South Mountain.

Population129,897

Median Income$80K

Hispanic

59%

White

19%

Black

14%

Asian

Two or More

Native American

Commute & Transportation

How residents of South Mountain get to work.

Drive Alone67%

Walk/Bike1%

Work from Home18%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in South Mountain.

Home Types

Single Family

70%

Large Apt Building

10%

Small Apt Building

Mobile Home

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

41%

1980–1999

21%

1960–1979

25%

1940–1959

12%

Before 1939

Schools

Elementary Schools (2)

Nevitt Elementary School

PK, K-5 · 712 students

17:1

C-

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

PK, K-4 · 352 students

18:1

Middle Schools (4)

Cloves C. Campbell, Sr. Elementary School

PK, K-8 · 395 students

16:1

C-

C.O. Greenfield Academy of Design and Innovation

K-8 · 453 students

21:1

C-

T. G. Barr Elementary School

PK, K-8 · 402 students

15:1

C-

Maxine O. Bush Elementary School

PK, K-8 · 299 students

19:1

High Schools (1)

C-

Hope College & Career Readiness Academy

9-12 · 83 students

21:1

Renting in South Mountain, explained

What is the average rent in South Mountain?: The median asking rent in South Mountain is $1,582/mo across 815 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,654/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in South Mountain?: A one-bedroom in South Mountain runs about $1,205/mo and a two-bedroom about $1,451/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is South Mountain a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: South Mountain grades B overall — strongest on parks, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in South Mountain?: At the 30% rule, the $1,582/mo median asking rent in South Mountain takes about $63,280 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in South Mountain?: 35% of South Mountain's 129,897 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in South Mountain right now?: 877 rentals are available in South Mountain right now, 815 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 359 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is South Mountain cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), South Mountain's $1,654/mo median is 5% below the Phoenix average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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