Apartments For Rent in Carefree, AZ

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Apartments For Rent Near Carefree, AZ

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What Locals Say about Carefree

  • Trulia User
    "The people are nice and the restaurants are great. Walmart just came in and Sprouts supermarket, it’s a small town feel but there are more retirees than there are young couples"
  • Beth Merrett
    "This is more of a retirement community and is not very kid friendly. There aren’t many activities for children."
  • Katie C.
    "I don’t care, I’m not a dog person.. lots of wildlife and coyotes... I like the quiet of not worrying about neighbors barking dogs."
  • Npecaz24
    "Like Decent Trails for hiking and near some Lakes. Negative small Neighborhood parks, Not enough sidewalks "
  • Sbiegemann
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for over six years . I like the fact that the homes are all on 1+ acre lots and have lots of privacy."
  • cg70
    "Beautiful area with gorgeous foothill views. Cooler than Phoenix due to foothills. Shopping and amenities and excellent schools."
  • S D.
    "civilised wild west within reach of scottsdale. Pretty area with great spaced residential areas that don't impinge on the natural beauty of the desert. Great restaurants, some shopping and great galleries. Easy reach of Cave Creek, which is much busier."

Average Rent Trends in Carefree, AZ

Rent in Carefree, AZ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Feb 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$3,500
Jul 2025$3,495
Aug 2025$3,500
Sep 2025$3,500
Oct 2025$3,500
Nov 2025$3,500
Dec 2025$3,500
Jan 2026$4,000
Feb 2026$4,400
Mar 2026$4,000
Apr 2026$3,500
May 2026$3,850
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,499$3,500$5,200$7,500$3,944
Townhomes$1,499$3,850$3,944—$3,850
Apartments and Condos$2,500$2,995——$2,845
Houses—$5,000$6,000$7,500$6,000

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Carefree, AZ

  • What is the average rent in Carefree, AZ?
    The average rent in Carefree, AZ is $3,944. Rent prices range from $1,180 to as much as $13,400, depending on the type of rental.
  • How does the rent in Carefree, AZ compare to the national average?
    Average rent in Carefree, AZ is about 104% higher than the national average rent of $1,930. That means it is more expensive to rent in Carefree compared to the U.S. average.
  • What is the average rent in Carefree, AZ, by number of bedrooms?
    The average rent in Carefree, AZ is $ for a studio, $1,499 for a 1 bedroom, $3,500 for a 2 bedroom, $5,200 for a 3 bedroom, and $7,500 for a 4 bedroom.
  • How have rent prices in Carefree, AZ changed compared to last year?
    In the past year, the average rent price in Carefree, AZ has decreased by $51. That means the average rent is 1% lower than last year.
  • How many available rental listings are in Carefree, AZ?
    There are 27 available rental listings in Carefree, AZ.
  • What are some zip codes in Carefree, AZ?
    Carefree, AZ includes zip codes such as: 85377.
  • What are some cities near Carefree, AZ?
    Some nearby cities include: Cave Creek, Scottsdale, New River, Anthem, Rio Verde. These cities may have more rental options to explore.