Studio Apartment Rent in Buckeye, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Buckeye, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,978 and +45% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Buckeye
Compare Buckeye'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 (this page) | $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 Buckeye.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Buckeye |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear, AZ | 16.8 mi | $1,223 | $-647 (-35%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 17.4 mi | $1,604 | $-266 (-14%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 17.6 mi | $1,950 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 22.8 mi | $1,808 | $-62 (-3%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 22.8 mi | $1,650 | $-220 (-12%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 25.3 mi | $1,480 | $-390 (-21%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 25.5 mi | $1,690 | $-180 (-10%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 26.4 mi | $1,320 | $-550 (-29%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 27.1 mi | $1,450 | $-420 (-22%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 29 mi | $1,490 | $-380 (-20%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 32 mi | $1,089 | $-781 (-42%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 32.6 mi | $1,780 | $-90 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Buckeye — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Buckeye?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Buckeye, Arizona is $1,870 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,978.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Buckeye?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,800 ($6,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Buckeye expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Buckeye's studio median of $1,870 is +45% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Buckeye rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Buckeye ranks #46 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Buckeye?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Goodyear ($1,223), Waddell ($1,604), Surprise ($1,808).