Lake Havasu City, AZ—86403

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $1,730, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lake Havasu City, AZ is studios: $998, 1-bedrooms: $1,280, 2-bedrooms: $1,570, 3-bedrooms: $2,140, 4-bedrooms: $2,860. The most common rental property sizes in Lake Havasu City, AZ are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 39.8% and 30.1% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lake Havasu City, AZ has a population of 18,400, which has increased by 1.5% over the past 5 years. Lake Havasu City, AZ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.9% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lake Havasu City, AZ is a predominantly white area, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lake Havasu City, AZ is hispanic, making up 18.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.2% of the population in Lake Havasu City, AZ, and this percentage has decreased by 35.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Lake Havasu City, AZ under the Section 8 program is 1.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Lake Havasu City, AZ, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.