House painting costs in Phoenix (2026)

Updated July 2026

Painting is one of the more affordable ways to refresh a Phoenix home, but the range between a small interior job and a full exterior repaint is wide. What you pay depends mostly on square footage, how much surface prep the walls or siding need, and the quality of paint used. Below are 2026 Phoenix-area ranges by job type. For an exact figure, get a few free quotes from local pros.

Interior painting

Interior painting in the Phoenix area typically averages around $2,089, with most jobs falling between $1,133 and $3,045, depending on the number of rooms, ceiling height, and whether trim and doors are included. On a per-square-foot basis, expect roughly $2.75 for walls only up to about $4.70 if walls, trim, and ceiling are all included. Homes needing extra prep, such as patching drywall or covering dark colors, run toward the higher end.

Exterior painting

A full exterior repaint in the Phoenix area typically runs $3,700 to $6,600, or roughly $1.25 to $3.25 per square foot. Stucco, the most common exterior finish in the Valley, often needs crack repair and a masonry primer before painting, which adds to the cost. Intense sun exposure also means exterior paint here fails faster than in milder climates, so a UV-resistant, higher-quality paint costs more up front but typically holds its color and finish longer between repaints.

Small jobs and touch-ups

These touch-up figures are national averages, since Phoenix-specific small-job pricing is not widely published. A simple touch-up or small-room job commonly runs $50 to $300, and most painting companies set a minimum job charge of roughly $250 to $500 to cover setup and travel regardless of job size. If you only need a small area touched up, ask whether the contractor has a minimum charge before booking.

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