1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bullhead City, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bullhead City, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,374 and +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bullhead City
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bullhead City
Compare Bullhead City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $847 |
| 2 | Bullhead City (this page) | $1,010 |
| 3 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 4 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 5 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 7 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 8 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,203 |
| 10 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 11 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
| 12 | Mesa | $1,226 |
| 13 | Phoenix | $1,238 |
| 14 | Prescott | $1,260 |
| 15 | Tempe | $1,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,470 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $2,380 |
| 3 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $2,163 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 9 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $1,830 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Bullhead City.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bullhead City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mohave, AZ | 8.8 mi | $1,080 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Laughlin, NV | 9.2 mi | $779 | $-231 (-23%) |
| Kingman, AZ | 47.1 mi | $1,020 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 47.1 mi | $1,210 | +$200 (+20%) |
| Boulder City, NV | 62.5 mi | $1,320 | +$310 (+31%) |
| Henderson, NV | 70.5 mi | $1,733 | +$723 (+72%) |
| Las Vegas, NV | 84.8 mi | $1,575 | +$565 (+56%) |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 89 mi | $1,552 | +$542 (+54%) |
| Twentynine Palms, CA | 101.8 mi | $1,450 | +$440 (+44%) |
| Mesquite, NV | 119.9 mi | $914 | $-96 (-10%) |
| Pahrump, NV | 120.3 mi | $1,205 | +$195 (+19%) |
| Prescott, AZ | 137 mi | $1,260 | +$250 (+25%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bullhead City — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bullhead City?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bullhead City, Arizona is $1,010 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,374.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bullhead City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bullhead City expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bullhead City's 1-bedroom median of $1,010 is +28% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bullhead City rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Bullhead City ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bullhead City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Laughlin ($779), Mesquite ($914).