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Sell Your Commercial Property In Arizona
Arizona pairs strong population inflows with major semiconductor, healthcare, and logistics investment — led by one of the fastest-growing metros in the country.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
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Arizona Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
To sell commercial property in Arizona, start with the figures buyers price against. Statewide median gross rent was $1,543 a month and rental vacancy 5.8%, per the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Renters occupy 32.6% of occupied Arizona homes, and 16.4% of all Arizona housing units sit in buildings with five or more units.
Those statewide averages hide wide gaps between counties. Maricopa County posts a $1,708 median gross rent with 6.0% rental vacancy, while Yuma County sits at $993 and Mohave County at 2.5% vacancy. Below, Arizona rents, five-year trends, county figures and the state's landlord and tax rules sit side by side, so an owner can see how a buyer will read a building before any offer arrives.
Rent growth
Arizona median gross rent climbed 46.7%, from $1,052 to $1,543, between the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 ACS periods, per table B25064.Larger-building stock
Units in Arizona buildings with five or more units rose 10.7% to 523,088 between the two ACS periods, per Census table B25024.Employment gains
Arizona employment grew 9.1%, from 3,130,658 to 3,415,601 workers, between the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 ACS periods, per table B23025.The Arizona rental market at a glance
Arizona had 931,983 renter households in the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey, or 32.6% of 2,856,081 occupied homes. Owners hold the other 67.4%. Larger buildings are a meaningful slice: 523,088 Arizona housing units, 16.4% of the total, sit in structures of five or more units.
Arizona rental vacancy was 5.8% in the 2020-2024 DP04 housing profile. Median household income was $79,964, so the $1,543 median gross rent equals about 23.2% of a typical household's gross income. Among renters, 51.4% paid 30% or more of income on rent, per ACS table B25070.
Five-year trends in Arizona
Arizona median gross rent rose 46.7% between the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 ACS periods, from $1,052 to $1,543 a month. Median household income grew 35.7% over the same span, from $58,945 to $79,964. Rents outran incomes by 11.0 percentage points.
Arizona added 17,471 renter households between the two periods, a 1.9% gain. Units in five-plus buildings rose 10.7%, adding 50,669 units. Population grew 4.7% and employment 9.1% over the same span.
Growth was uneven across Arizona. Maricopa County rents rose 51.6% and Pinal County rents 44.5%, while Yuma County rents rose 18.4%. Pinal County lost 10.0% of its renter households even as its population grew 8.4%.
Arizona county comparison
Median gross rent in the six largest Arizona counties ranges from $993 in Yuma County to $1,708 in Maricopa County. Rental vacancy runs from 2.5% in Mohave County to 6.9% in Pinal County, per each county's 2020-2024 ACS figures.
| County | Median gross rent | Renter share | Share of units in 5+ buildings | Rental vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | $1,708 | 34.8% | 20.7% | 6.0% |
| Pima County | $1,212 | 34.8% | 17.9% | 5.5% |
| Pinal County | $1,537 | 18.3% | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Yavapai County | $1,351 | 24.9% | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| Mohave County | $1,091 | 25.9% | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Yuma County | $993 | 29.0% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
Maricopa County leads on larger buildings, with 20.7% of units in structures of five or more, and 602,808 renter households. Pinal County is the most owner-heavy of the six, with renters in 18.3% of occupied homes and 3.0% of units in larger buildings.
Arizona landlord, tax and transfer rules
Under A.R.S. 33-1329, the Arizona legislature preempts rent control, and no city, charter city or town may cap rents. The exception covers housing owned, financed, insured or subsidized by a state agency or a city.
Arizona caps security deposits and prepaid rent at one and one-half months' rent under A.R.S. 33-1321. The landlord must send an itemized list and any refund within 14 days, excluding weekends and holidays, after the tenant leaves and demands it. A buyer will ask for the deposit ledger.
Arizona classes rental housing as Class 4 under A.R.S. 42-12004, assessed at 10% of full cash value or limited value under A.R.S. 42-15004. Limited property value can rise no more than 5% a year under A.R.S. 42-13301, which smooths a strong rent year.
Arizona collects no state transfer tax in the statutes reviewed. The county recorder charges a $2 fee under A.R.S. 11-1132 and requires an affidavit of legal value at recording under Section 11-1133. Month-to-month leases end on 30 days' written notice, and nonpayment allows a 5-day notice.
What this means if you sell in Arizona
Owners who sell commercial property in Arizona are priced on rent rolls, vacancy and the next tax bill. A building in Mohave County, at 2.5% vacancy, reads differently to a buyer than one in Pinal County at 6.9%.
Rent history matters most. With Arizona rents up 46.7% in five years, buyers will test whether in-place leases have caught up with the market. Because rent control is preempted, there is no local cap to discount, and we review the deposit ledger against the 1.5-month rule.
We look at Arizona buildings of five or more units in the six counties above and across the rest of Arizona. Send the rent roll and the latest Arizona tax statement, and we will set the property against these county figures.
Local Knowledge
Selling Multifamily In Arizona
Every state has its own tax, legal, and market dynamics. A few things we factor into every Arizona offer:
- Arizona rental housing is Class 4, assessed at 10% of full cash value; limited value rises at most 5% yearly.
- Arizona cities cannot cap rents; A.R.S. 33-1329 preempts rent control outside state or city subsidized housing.
- Security deposits cap at 1.5 months' rent, and itemized refunds are due within 14 days under A.R.S. 33-1321.
- Statewide rental vacancy was 5.8% in 2020-2024, but county rates range from 2.5% in Mohave to 6.9% in Pinal.
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What We Buy In Arizona
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
How Selling To Us Works
- 01
Submit The Deal
Send the address, unit count, asking price, and a rent roll or T-12 if you have them.
- 02
Initial Review
We review it against our buy box and give clear feedback — typically within 48 hours.
- 03
Underwriting & LOI
If it fits, we underwrite in detail and submit a written letter of intent.
- 04
Diligence & Close
Inspections and financing on the agreed timeline, then a professional, predictable closing.
Arizona Seller FAQ
What should I check before I sell commercial property in Arizona?
Start with rents and vacancy, since buyers do. Arizona median gross rent was $1,543 a month and rental vacancy 5.8% in the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 ACS. Then check the Class 4 assessment, which taxes rental housing at 10% of full cash value under A.R.S. 42-15004.
Does Arizona charge a transfer tax when an apartment building sells?
Not in the statutes reviewed. The county recorder collects a $2 fee under A.R.S. 11-1132, and a sale deed needs an affidavit of legal value under Section 11-1133 unless an exemption in Section 11-1134 applies. The recurring cost is the annual property tax.
Can Arizona cities limit how much I raise rents?
No. A.R.S. 33-1329 says the power to control rents on private residential property is preempted by the state, and cities, charter cities and towns have no power to control rents. The exception covers housing owned, financed, insured or subsidized by a state agency or a city.
Which Arizona counties have the tightest rental markets?
Among the six Arizona counties profiled here, Mohave County had the lowest rental vacancy at 2.5%, followed by Yavapai County at 3.4% and Yuma County at 5.2%, per the 2020-2024 ACS. Pinal County had the highest at 6.9%, ahead of Maricopa County at 6.0%.
How do I sell commercial property in Arizona?
Send us the address, unit count, and a rent roll if you have one. We review Arizona apartment buildings of 5+ units against our buy box and give clear feedback, typically within 48 hours.
Do you buy apartment buildings everywhere in Arizona?
Yes. We evaluate multifamily properties statewide, including Phoenix Metro, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, smaller cities, and suburban markets. Every property is reviewed on its own fundamentals.
What types of Arizona multifamily properties do you buy?
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential properties with 5 or more units — stabilized, value-add, mismanaged, or distressed. Our sweet spot is 15–25 units, and we review larger communities with capital partners.
Is it possible to sell rental property in Arizona without evicting tenants?
It is. We buy apartment buildings occupied, and tenants stay on their current leases. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit buildings, so occupied properties are the norm for us.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Arizona?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
Do I need to make repairs before selling?
No. We underwrite properties as they are today, including deferred maintenance and vacancy.
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