Apartments for rent in Sun Lakes, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Sun Lakes is $2,975/mo across 48 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,938/mo (Census estimate) — 11% above the Phoenix average and 38% above the national one. 12% of the 13,924 people here rent. Fairway tracks 50 Sun Lakes properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Sun Lakes?

A two-bedroom in Sun Lakes runs $2,950/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of bedsMedian% of rentalsUnits availableFind places
2 Bedroom$2,950/mo69%33Find places →
3+ Bedroom$3,451/mo31%15Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Sun Lakes, 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. Sun Lakes's $2,975/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Sun Lakes

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Sun Lakes pay in rent (Census data).

$500–$999
13%
$1,000–$1,499
14%
$1,500–$1,999
26%
$2,000+
47%

Is Sun Lakes a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Sun Lakes grades B overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingC-
Safety—
NightlifeB-
Outdoor ActivitiesB+
WalkabilityC+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Sun Lakes.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Sun Lakes.

Population13,924
Median Income$68K
White
94%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Sun Lakes get to work.

Drive Alone70%
Walk/Bike1%
Work from Home21%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Sun Lakes.

Home Types

Single Family
83%
Mobile Home
7%
Large Apt Building
5%
Townhouse
4%
Small Apt Building
0%

Home Age

2000–Present
25%
1980–1999
58%
1960–1979
16%
1940–1959
0%
Before 1939
1%

Schools

Renting in Sun Lakes, explained

What is the average rent in Sun Lakes?
The median asking rent in Sun Lakes is $2,975/mo across 48 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,938/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Sun Lakes a good place to live?
Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Sun Lakes grades B overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Sun Lakes?
At the 30% rule, the $2,975/mo median asking rent in Sun Lakes takes about $119,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Sun Lakes?
12% of Sun Lakes's 13,924 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Sun Lakes right now?
48 rentals are available in Sun Lakes right now, across the 50 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Sun Lakes cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?
By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Sun Lakes's $1,938/mo median is 11% above the Phoenix average.

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