Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Gila County vs Maricopa County

How do Gila County and Maricopa County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$1,127
Gila County (1BR)
$1,583
Maricopa County (1BR)
−29%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Gila County
$1,127/mo 1BR
Population: 53,419
County
Maricopa County
$1,583/mo 1BR
Population: 4,430,871

A 1-bedroom in Gila County is 29% cheaper than Maricopa County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,127 vs $1,583). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Gila County Maricopa County Difference
Studio $1,120 $1,457 −$337 (-23%)
1 Bedroom $1,127 $1,583 −$456 (-29%)
2 Bedroom $1,479 $1,839 −$360 (-20%)
3 Bedroom $1,871 $2,452 −$581 (-24%)
4 Bedroom $2,170 $2,720 −$550 (-20%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Gila County is 18% above the US average. Maricopa County is 65% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).