Studio Apartment Rent in Bullhead City, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bullhead City, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,432 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Winslow | $903 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $942 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 5 | Bullhead City (this page) | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bullhead City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bullhead City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mohave, AZ | 8.8 mi | $1,080 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Laughlin, NV | 9.2 mi | $712 | $-298 (-30%) |
| 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 | $1,180 | +$170 (+17%) |
| Henderson, NV | 70.5 mi | $1,545 | +$535 (+53%) |
| Las Vegas, NV | 84.8 mi | $1,403 | +$393 (+39%) |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 89 mi | $1,382 | +$372 (+37%) |
| Twentynine Palms, CA | 101.8 mi | $1,370 | +$360 (+36%) |
| Mesquite, NV | 119.9 mi | $774 | $-236 (-23%) |
| Pahrump, NV | 120.3 mi | $1,065 | +$55 (+5%) |
| Prescott, AZ | 137 mi | $1,073 | +$63 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Bullhead City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bullhead City?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bullhead City, Arizona is $1,010 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,432.
What income do you need to afford a studio 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 studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bullhead City's studio median of $1,010 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bullhead City rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Bullhead City ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bullhead City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Laughlin ($712), Mesquite ($774).