Studio Apartment Rent in Apache Junction, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Apache Junction, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,767 and +2% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Apache Junction.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Apache Junction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa, AZ | 13.4 mi | $1,105 | $-215 (-16%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 14.1 mi | $1,850 | +$530 (+40%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 15.8 mi | $2,060 | +$740 (+56%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 16.2 mi | $2,043 | +$723 (+55%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 19.9 mi | $1,780 | +$460 (+35%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 25 mi | $1,368 | +$48 (+4%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 27.1 mi | $1,972 | +$652 (+49%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 27.5 mi | $1,171 | $-149 (-11%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 28.7 mi | $1,320 | — |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 30.7 mi | $1,491 | +$171 (+13%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 35.8 mi | $1,330 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 38.8 mi | $1,131 | $-189 (-14%) |
Studio rent in Apache Junction — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Apache Junction?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Apache Junction, Arizona is $1,320 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,767.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Apache Junction?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,800 ($4,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Apache Junction expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Apache Junction's studio median of $1,320 is +2% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Apache Junction rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Apache Junction ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Apache Junction?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mesa ($1,105), Tempe ($1,171), Phoenix ($1,131).