3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Apache Junction, AZ
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Apache Junction, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +30% higher than the citywide median of $1,767 and +8% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Apache Junction
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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Apache Junction
Compare Apache Junction's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,327 |
| 2 | Winslow | $1,399 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $1,635 |
| 4 | Bullhead City | $1,815 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,825 |
| 6 | Glendale | $1,871 |
| 7 | Sierra Vista | $1,885 |
| 8 | Show Low | $1,890 |
| 9 | Mesa | $1,896 |
| 10 | Gold Canyon | $1,901 |
| 11 | Fort Mohave | $1,940 |
| 12 | Phoenix | $1,945 |
| 13 | Tempe | $2,009 |
| 14 | Cottonwood | $2,040 |
| 15 | Yuma | $2,050 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $3,730 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $3,540 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $3,503 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $3,380 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $3,350 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $3,205 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $3,170 |
| 8 | Surprise | $3,100 |
| 9 | Peoria | $3,055 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $3,050 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $2,965 |
| 12 | Vail | $2,890 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $2,890 |
| 14 | Oro Valley | $2,890 |
| 15 | Avondale | $2,830 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Apache Junction.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Apache Junction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Canyon, AZ | 6.5 mi | $1,901 | $-389 (-17%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 13.4 mi | $1,896 | $-394 (-17%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 14.1 mi | $3,170 | +$880 (+38%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 15.8 mi | $3,540 | +$1,250 (+55%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 16.2 mi | $3,503 | +$1,213 (+53%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 19.9 mi | $3,050 | +$760 (+33%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 25 mi | $2,341 | +$51 (+2%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 27.1 mi | $3,380 | +$1,090 (+48%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 27.5 mi | $2,009 | $-281 (-12%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 28.7 mi | $2,290 | — |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 30.7 mi | $2,562 | +$272 (+12%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 35.8 mi | $2,295 | +$5 (0%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Apache Junction — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Apache Junction?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Apache Junction, Arizona is $2,290 per month. This is +30% higher than the citywide median of $1,767.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Apache Junction?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $91,600 ($7,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Apache Junction expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Apache Junction's 3-bedroom median of $2,290 is +8% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Apache Junction rank for 3-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 52 cities in Arizona with 3-bedroom data, Apache Junction ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Apache Junction?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Gold Canyon ($1,901), Mesa ($1,896), Tempe ($2,009).