1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Anthem, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Anthem, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $2,532 and +71% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Anthem
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Anthem
Compare Anthem's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $847 |
| 2 | Winslow | $958 |
| 3 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 4 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 5 | Arizona City | $1,028 |
| 6 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 8 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 9 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 10 | Show Low | $1,170 |
| 11 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,193 |
| 13 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,213 |
| 15 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem (this page) | $2,380 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,240 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $2,163 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,830 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,810 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,760 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Anthem.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, AZ | 13.7 mi | $1,953 | $-427 (-18%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 17.1 mi | $1,630 | $-750 (-32%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 17.9 mi | $1,193 | $-1,187 (-50%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 19.2 mi | $1,590 | $-790 (-33%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 20.4 mi | $1,440 | $-940 (-39%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 20.7 mi | $1,240 | $-1,140 (-48%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 21.1 mi | $1,620 | $-760 (-32%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 21.8 mi | $1,635 | $-745 (-31%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 22.5 mi | $2,163 | $-217 (-9%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 23.1 mi | $1,984 | $-396 (-17%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 28.4 mi | $1,760 | $-620 (-26%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 28.8 mi | $1,810 | $-570 (-24%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Anthem — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Anthem?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Anthem, Arizona is $2,380 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $2,532.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Anthem?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $95,200 ($7,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Anthem expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Anthem's 1-bedroom median of $2,380 is +71% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Anthem rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Anthem ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Anthem?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Peoria ($1,953), Sun City ($1,630), Glendale ($1,193).