Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Cochise County, Arizona
Cochise County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,153 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $995 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.17 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,153
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 29% less than in Arizona
- Typical rent
- $995
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 36% less than in Arizona
- Wage needed
- $22.17
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $46,120 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 48%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% less than in Arizona
Only here
Renting in Cochise County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Greenlee County has the lowest typical rent ($648), 35% below the $995 in Cochise County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Cochise County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Cochise County was $1,278 a month in September 2026: 3.4% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $836 | $16.08 | $33,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $19.23 | $40,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,153 | $22.17 | $46,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,597 | $30.71 | $63,880 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,927 | $37.06 | $77,080 |
HUD area: Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 23 ZIP codes in Cochise County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,140 in 85603 to $1,670 in 85613. 7 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,153).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 85602 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $1,080 | $1,170 | $1,380 | $1,870 | $2,120 |
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| 85602 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $1,080 | $1,170 | $1,380 | $1,870 | $2,120 |
| 85602 | Tucson, AZ | $1,080 | $1,170 | $1,380 | $1,870 | $2,120 |
| 85603 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85605 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85606 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85607 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85608 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85609 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85610 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85613 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $1,210 | $1,430 | $1,670 | $2,310 | $2,790 |
| 85615 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $1,120 | $1,320 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 85616 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $830 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,910 |
| 85617 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85620 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85625 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $810 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85626 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85627 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85630 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85632 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85635 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $840 | $1,020 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,940 |
| 85638 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $800 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,900 |
| 85650 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $1,020 | $1,220 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $2,360 |
- 85602 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $1,380$1,870
- 85602 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,380$1,870
- 85602 · Tucson, AZ $1,380$1,870
- 85603 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85605 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85606 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85607 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85608 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85609 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85610 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85613 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,670$2,310
- 85615 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,550$2,150
- 85616 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85617 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85620 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85625 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85626 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85627 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85630 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85632 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85635 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,160$1,610
- 85638 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,140$1,580
- 85650 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $1,410$1,950
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Cochise County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Arizona, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
48%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
14,769 households rent in Cochise County
- Spend half or more of their income 20%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 52%
Compared with the state and the country
- Cochise 48%
- Arizona 51%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Cochise County
HUD lists 26 properties with homes for low-income households in Cochise County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 22
- HUD-assisted
- 6
1,432 homes in all; 1,367 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Coronado Courts HUD-assisted 1830 Bonita Ave, Douglas 85607 145 low-income homes · For families · (520) 364-4637
- Bonita Vista Apartments HUD-assisted 570 S Coronado Dr, Sierra Vista 85635 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults · (520) 459-3167
- Las Palomas Tax credit (LIHTC) 499 S Carmichael Ave, Sierra Vista 85635 88 low-income homes · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 44 · In service since 1996
- Sun Crest Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 105 N Toscanini Ave, Sierra Vista 85635 80 homes, 79 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 48
- Crystal Creek Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 4500 Campus Dr, Sierra Vista 85635 89 homes, 77 low-income · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 55 · In service since 2005
- Vista del Norte Tax credit (LIHTC) 175 N Skyline Dr, Huachuca City 85616 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2007
- San Pedro Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4600 Charleston Rd, Sierra Vista 85635 76 homes, 63 low-income · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 38 · In service since 2002
- Sonora Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 N Van Buren Ave, Douglas 85607 65 homes, 60 low-income · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2006
- Vistabella Apartments HUD-assisted 77 El Camino Real, Sierra Vista 85635 60 low-income homes · For families · (520) 458-4226
- Cochise Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 2700 E 15th St, Douglas 85607 60 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Sun Ray Family Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2511 Hohokam Dr, Douglas 85607 57 homes, 56 low-income · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Casas de Esperanza Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1201 E 3rd St, Douglas 85607 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2016 · For families · (520) 417-7385
- Santa Fe Springs Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Denman Ave, Sierra Vista 85635 48 low-income homes · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2010 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Lahabra Tax credit (LIHTC) 656 S Highway 80, Benson 85602 49 homes, 45 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2009
- San Pedro Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 351 E Pearl St, Benson 85602 48 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2002
- Summer Crossings 40 Tax credit (LIHTC) 1301 N Florida Ave, Douglas 85607 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1998
- Willcox Farmworker Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 708 N Arizona Ave, Willcox 85643 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Copper City Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 508 Melody Ln, Bisbee 85603 36 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 28
- Villa del Sol Tax credit (LIHTC) 750 W Union St, Benson 85602 40 homes, 34 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2002
- Ramona Morales Memorial Apartments HUD-assisted 550 W Union St, Benson 85602 31 homes, 30 low-income · For older adults · (520) 586-2139
- Willcox Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 457 W Scott St, Willcox 85643 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 29 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1993 · For older adults
- Willcox Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 804 W Hoch Ln, Willcox 85643 40 homes, 29 low-income · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2006
- Pioneer Village at Coronado Court Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1190 E 18th St, Douglas 85607 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · In service since 2017 · For older adults · (520) 364-4637
- Sundance Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2701 E 6th St, Douglas 85607 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1998
- Casa de Oro Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 409 N Christine Ave, Douglas 85607 24 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 24
- Esperanza Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 S Esperanza Ln, Bisbee 85603 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Cochise County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Cochise County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,450 | $27,400 | $43,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,350 | $50,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,250 | $56,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,150 | $62,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,250 | $67,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 7 people | $48,550 | $48,550 | $77,650 |
| 8 people | $51,700 | $51,700 | $82,650 |
Area median income: $78,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $752 – $920
- 1 bedroom $900 – $1,100
- 2 bedrooms $1,038 – $1,268
- 3 bedrooms $1,437 – $1,757
- 4 bedrooms $1,734 – $2,120
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of Cochise County Section 8 vouchers · 806 vouchers (520) 432-8880 Housing Authority of Cochise County: abaca@cochise.az.gov
Housing agencies in Arizona Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Arizona
What Arizona law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1.5 months of rent
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(A)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 14 business days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(D)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 calendar days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1368(B)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1375(B)
- Only a court order can remove youAriz. Rev. Stat. §§33-1367, 33-1364(C)
- Protection from retaliationAriz. Rev. Stat. §33-1381
- Repair and deduct from the rentAriz. Rev. Stat. §33-1363(A)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Cochise County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Cochise County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
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Cash to move in
$2,306
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,153
- Security deposit
- $1,153
- Total
- $2,306
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Cochise County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $836; 1 bedroom: $1,000; 2 bedrooms: $1,153; 3 bedrooms: $1,597; 4 bedrooms: $1,927. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Cochise County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,153) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.17 an hour full time, or $46,120 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Cochise County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $39,150 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Cochise County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,038 and $1,268 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Cochise County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,140 in 85603 to $1,670 in 85613. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Cochise County?
HUD lists 26 properties with homes for low-income households in Cochise County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Cochise County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Cochise County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Arizona, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).