In 2026, renters want one thing above all else: more space.

Rentometer analyzed nearly 650,000 single-family rental listings and found that Arizona ranks among the top markets where renters can access larger homes—especially across fast-growing metro areas.

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Key takeaways for Arizona:

  • Arizona offers consistently larger rental homes, especially in fast-growing suburban markets
  • Cities like Scottsdale (1,998 square feet) rank among the most spacious large U.S. cities
  • Gilbert (1,874 square feet) and Chandler (1,837 square feet) deliver above-average space
  • Core metros like Phoenix (1,652 square feet), Mesa (1,656 square feet), and Tucson (1,568 square feet) still offer solid square footage

What this means locally: Arizona offers a compelling mix of space and modern housing, driven by newer development and rapid growth. While many markets remain relatively accessible, top-tier areas show how lifestyle and demand can push pricing higher. For renters—and increasingly investors—Arizona continues to stand out as a market where space is still attainable at scale.

Hybrid and remote work have made extra room for a home office increasingly essential, while Millennials, the nation’s largest renter cohort, are entering life stages where space for families is a priority.

At the same time, with homeownership still out of reach for many and renting increasingly seen as a lifestyle choice among those who could afford to buy, demand for single-family rentals continues to rise. As Michael Lucarelli, CEO of RentSpree, notes, this has fueled sustained growth in the single-family rental market.

Single-family rentals are also playing an increasingly important role in expanding access to larger, family-friendly homes, often in neighborhoods with strong schools and amenities that might otherwise be out of reach for many renters.

So where can renters actually find the most space?

States with the Largest Rental Homes

Single-family rentals offer a unique middle ground between apartment living and homeownership. Renters can access larger homes, private outdoor space, and residential neighborhoods, while maintaining flexibility and avoiding the financial and maintenance burdens of owning a home.

If you are looking for maximum square footage, set your sights on the Mountain West. This region dominates our rankings, offering renters significantly more breathing room than the national average.

  • Utah takes the crown as the #1 state for space, with a median rental size of 2,000 sq ft. Notably, Utah also has the highest share of 4+ bedroom homes among single-family rentals, at 55%, a key factor driving its high median size. This makes it an especially attractive market for larger households and renters prioritizing multiple bedrooms. 
  • Colorado (1,892 sq ft) ranks second nationally and also stands out for its larger homes, with 43% of rentals offering 4+ bedrooms, reinforcing its appeal for families seeking space. But the state’s high ranking is not driven by bedroom count alone. Colorado also has the largest median size for three-bedroom single-family rentals in the nation, at 2,300 sq ft—roughly 700 sq ft larger than comparable three-bedroom homes in states like New Hampshire or Rhode Island.
  • Nevada (1,824 sq ft) follows closely behind, proving that the wide-open spaces of the West extend right into the living room. 

These states have benefited from newer construction cycles where larger, open-concept floor plans have become the standard for single-family rentals. 

While the Mountain West leads the rankings, the broader picture shows that larger rental homes are available across many parts of the country.