Studio Apartment Rent in Anthem, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Anthem, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $2,532 and +68% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Anthem
Compare Anthem's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Winslow | $903 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $942 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 5 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 6 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 8 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 9 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 10 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 11 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 13 | Show Low | $1,100 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,105 |
| 15 | Phoenix | $1,131 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem (this page) | $2,170 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,650 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,604 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Anthem.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Anthem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, AZ | 13.7 mi | $1,780 | $-390 (-18%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 17.1 mi | $1,490 | $-680 (-31%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 17.9 mi | $1,089 | $-1,081 (-50%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 19.2 mi | $1,450 | $-720 (-33%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 20.4 mi | $1,320 | $-850 (-39%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 20.7 mi | $1,131 | $-1,039 (-48%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 21.1 mi | $1,480 | $-690 (-32%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 21.8 mi | $1,491 | $-679 (-31%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 22.5 mi | $1,972 | $-198 (-9%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 23.1 mi | $1,808 | $-362 (-17%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 28.4 mi | $1,604 | $-566 (-26%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 28.8 mi | $1,650 | $-520 (-24%) |
Studio rent in Anthem — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Anthem?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Anthem, Arizona is $2,170 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $2,532.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Anthem?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,800 ($7,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Anthem expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Anthem's studio median of $2,170 is +68% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Anthem rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Anthem ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Anthem?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Peoria ($1,780), Sun City ($1,490), Glendale ($1,089).