Studio Apartment Rent in Avondale, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Avondale, Arizona as of October 2026. That's the same as the citywide median and +28% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Avondale
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 Avondale
Compare Avondale'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 (this page) | $1,650 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,604 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Avondale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Avondale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolleson, AZ | 3.5 mi | $1,690 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Goodyear, AZ | 6.1 mi | $1,223 | $-427 (-26%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 8.1 mi | $1,950 | +$300 (+18%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 9.5 mi | $1,320 | $-330 (-20%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 10 mi | $1,480 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 11.4 mi | $1,089 | $-561 (-34%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 12.9 mi | $1,604 | $-46 (-3%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 13.2 mi | $1,490 | $-160 (-10%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 13.9 mi | $1,808 | +$158 (+10%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 15.5 mi | $1,780 | +$130 (+8%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 16.7 mi | $1,450 | $-200 (-12%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 16.7 mi | $1,131 | $-519 (-31%) |
Studio rent in Avondale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Avondale?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Avondale, Arizona is $1,650 per month. This is in line with the citywide median of $1,658.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Avondale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,000 ($5,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Avondale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Avondale's studio median of $1,650 is +28% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Avondale rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Avondale ranks #38 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Avondale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Goodyear ($1,223), Youngtown ($1,320), El Mirage ($1,480).