Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Yuma County, Arizona
Yuma County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,244 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $993 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $23.92 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,244
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 23% less than in Arizona
- Typical rent
- $993
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 36% less than in Arizona
- Wage needed
- $23.92
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $49,760 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 48%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% less than in Arizona
Only here
Renting in Yuma 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, La Paz County has the lowest typical rent ($802), 19% below the $993 in Yuma 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 Yuma 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 Yuma County was $1,424 a month in September 2026: 3.5% 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 | $942 | $18.12 | $37,680 |
| 1 bedroom | $948 | $18.23 | $37,920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,244 | $23.92 | $49,760 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,703 | $32.75 | $68,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,087 | $40.13 | $83,480 |
HUD area: Yuma, 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 9 ZIP codes in Yuma County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,250 in 85336 to $1,540 in 85365. 9 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,244).
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)
| 85336 | $950 | $950 | $1,250 | $1,710 | $2,090 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85347 | $990 | $990 | $1,300 | $1,800 | $2,170 |
| 85349 | $950 | $950 | $1,250 | $1,710 | $2,090 |
| 85350 | $950 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,710 | $2,100 |
| 85352 | $950 | $950 | $1,250 | $1,710 | $2,090 |
| 85356 | $1,130 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 85364 | $980 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,750 | $2,150 |
| 85365 | $1,170 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $2,130 | $2,570 |
| 85367 | $1,110 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $2,020 | $2,440 |
- 85336 $1,250$1,710
- 85347 $1,300$1,800
- 85349 $1,250$1,710
- 85350 $1,260$1,710
- 85352 $1,250$1,710
- 85356 $1,490$2,050
- 85364 $1,280$1,750
- 85365 $1,540$2,130
- 85367 $1,460$2,020
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 Yuma 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.
23,031 households rent in Yuma 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
- Yuma 48%
- Arizona 51%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Yuma County
HUD lists 24 properties with homes for low-income households in Yuma County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 17
- HUD-assisted
- 6
- public housing
- 1
1,545 homes in all; 1,526 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Moctezuma Public housing 2050 W Main St, Somerton 85350 159 low-income homes · Run by Yuma County Housing Department · Average payment: $373 a month · Average wait: 15 months · Homes at several sites · (928) 304-7325
- Catalina Square Apartments HUD-assisted 3000 S Catalina Dr, Yuma 85364 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (928) 344-2674
- Bienestar Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 690 N 10th Ave, San Luis 85336 92 homes, 88 low-income · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 49 · In service since 2000
- La Mirada Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3900 W 22nd Ln, Yuma 85364 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2002
- La Posada Apts - Yuma Tax credit (LIHTC) 1900 W 30th St, Yuma 85364 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2010
- Terracina Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1850 S Avenue B, Yuma 85364 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 2000
- Villa Nueva Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 750 S 15th Ave, Yuma 85364 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 70 · In service since 1999
- Villa Serena Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2351 S 37th Ave, Yuma 85364 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 61 · In service since 2003
- Somerton Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 N Somerton Ave, Somerton 85350 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2004
- Las Casitas Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 541 N 6th St, San Luis 85336 76 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 33 · In service since 1998
- Bienestar Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 690 N 10th Ave, San Luis 85336 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2005
- La Posada Apts - Sells Tax credit (LIHTC) 1980 W 30th St, Yuma 85364 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2013
- Hotel San Carlos Tax credit (LIHTC) 106 E 1st St, Yuma 85364 60 low-income homes · Studio: 29 · 1 bd: 31 · In service since 1996
- Las Brisas Sunset Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1579 N Rio Seco St, San Luis 85336 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 46 · In service since 2018 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
- La Mariposa Senior Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 E 24th St, Yuma 85365 59 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Mesa Heights Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2150 S Arizona Ave, Yuma 85364 58 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Yuma Senior Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 2317 S 34th Dr, Yuma 85364 60 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Valle Del Desierto HUD-assisted 245 S Bingham Ave, Somerton 85350 45 homes, 44 low-income · For older adults · (928) 722-7257
- Del Pueblo Apartments HUD-assisted 300 W Orchid St, Somerton 85350 40 low-income homes · For families · (928) 782-3867
- James E. Jefferson Manor HUD-assisted 1350 W 5th St, Yuma 85364 32 low-income homes · For families · (928) 726-8002
- L M Kelly Apartments HUD-assisted 721 E 24th St, Yuma 85365 31 homes, 30 low-income · For people with disabilities · (928) 726-8002
- Casa Sierra Vista HUD-assisted 600 E 25th St, Yuma 85365 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (928) 782-3823, ext. 124
- Amistad Apts of Somerton Tax credit (LIHTC) 1260 Cesar Chavez Ave, Somerton 85350 24 homes, 21 low-income · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12
- Carver Park Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 490 S 17th Ave, Yuma 85364 11 homes, 9 low-income · In service since 2003
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 Yuma County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Yuma 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 | $16,800 | $27,950 | $44,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,950 | $51,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,950 | $57,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,900 | $63,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,100 | $69,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,300 | $74,100 |
| 7 people | $49,500 | $49,500 | $79,200 |
| 8 people | $52,700 | $52,700 | $84,300 |
Area median income: $79,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Yuma, AZ MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $848 – $1,036
- 1 bedroom $853 – $1,043
- 2 bedrooms $1,120 – $1,368
- 3 bedrooms $1,533 – $1,873
- 4 bedrooms $1,878 – $2,296
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
- Yuma City Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 1,466 vouchers (928) 782-3823 Yuma City Housing Authority: michaelm@hacy.org
- Yuma County Housing Department Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 406 vouchers · 159 public housing units (928) 304-7325 Yuma County Housing Department: jesus.roldan@yumacountyaz.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 Yuma County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Yuma County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG)
1235 S Redondo Center Dr, Yuma
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Yuma County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Arizona, the average home bill was $160 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
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Cash to move in
$2,488
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,244
- Security deposit
- $1,244
- Total
- $2,488
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 Yuma County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $942; 1 bedroom: $948; 2 bedrooms: $1,244; 3 bedrooms: $1,703; 4 bedrooms: $2,087. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Yuma County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,244) without spending more than 30% of income takes $23.92 an hour full time, or $49,760 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Yuma County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $39,900 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 Yuma 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 $1,120 and $1,368 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Yuma County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,250 in 85336 to $1,540 in 85365. 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 Yuma County?
HUD lists 24 properties with homes for low-income households in Yuma County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Yuma County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Yuma County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Arizona, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).