2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Buckeye, AZ
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Buckeye, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +19% higher than the citywide median of $2,002 and +44% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Buckeye
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Buckeye
Compare Buckeye's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,063 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,305 |
| 3 | Kingman | $1,315 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $1,345 |
| 5 | Fort Mohave | $1,400 |
| 6 | Glendale | $1,400 |
| 7 | Gold Canyon | $1,417 |
| 8 | Mesa | $1,425 |
| 9 | Phoenix | $1,441 |
| 10 | Cottonwood | $1,480 |
| 11 | Green Valley | $1,490 |
| 12 | Tucson | $1,492 |
| 13 | Yuma | $1,503 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,533 |
| 15 | Goodyear | $1,561 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,870 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $2,770 |
| 3 | Anthem | $2,770 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $2,630 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $2,512 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Buckeye (this page) | $2,385 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $2,355 |
| 9 | Surprise | $2,304 |
| 10 | Peoria | $2,270 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $2,270 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $2,205 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $2,150 |
| 14 | Avondale | $2,105 |
| 15 | Flagstaff | $2,073 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Buckeye.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Buckeye |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear, AZ | 16.8 mi | $1,561 | $-824 (-35%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 17.4 mi | $2,870 | +$485 (+20%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 17.6 mi | $2,490 | +$105 (+4%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 22.8 mi | $2,304 | $-81 (-3%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 22.8 mi | $2,105 | $-280 (-12%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 25.3 mi | $1,880 | $-505 (-21%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 25.5 mi | $2,150 | $-235 (-10%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 26.4 mi | $1,690 | $-695 (-29%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 27.1 mi | $1,850 | $-535 (-22%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 29 mi | $1,895 | $-490 (-21%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 32 mi | $1,400 | $-985 (-41%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 32.6 mi | $2,270 | $-115 (-5%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Buckeye — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Buckeye?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Buckeye, Arizona is $2,385 per month. This is +19% higher than the citywide median of $2,002.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Buckeye?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $95,400 ($7,950/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Buckeye expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Buckeye's 2-bedroom median of $2,385 is +44% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Buckeye rank for 2-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 50 cities in Arizona with 2-bedroom data, Buckeye ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Buckeye?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Goodyear ($1,561), Surprise ($2,304), Avondale ($2,105).