“Since I took office, rent in Arizona has plummeted by 14 percent, and it's going to go down by another 20 or 25 percent.”

Donald TrumpHousing

CredMeter Fact Check Verdict

Fact Check Performed On October 15, 2026

EXAGGERATION

Zillow data shows Arizona's average rent was $1,995 in January 2025 and remained $1,995 as of October 2026, indicating no overall decline since Trump took office. Some local markets like Glendale saw steeper one-year drops of around 14%, but statewide it has not plummeted 14%.

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