Studio Apartment Rent in Casa Grande, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Casa Grande, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,713 and +3% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Casa Grande
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 Casa Grande
Compare Casa Grande's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 3 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 4 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 7 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 8 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 10 | Mesa | $1,110 |
| 11 | Phoenix | $1,128 |
| 12 | Yuma | $1,137 |
| 13 | Prescott Valley | $1,160 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,195 |
| 15 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,250 |
| 2 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 9 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,650 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Casa Grande.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Casa Grande |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge, AZ | 11.6 mi | $1,320 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 13.4 mi | $1,320 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 20.4 mi | $2,060 | +$730 (+55%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 22.8 mi | $1,850 | +$520 (+39%) |
| Maricopa, AZ | 26.9 mi | $1,730 | +$400 (+30%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 27.8 mi | $1,379 | +$49 (+4%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 28.1 mi | $2,043 | +$713 (+54%) |
| Florence, AZ | 32.5 mi | $1,370 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 35 mi | $1,110 | $-220 (-17%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 35.8 mi | $1,320 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 36.9 mi | $1,195 | $-135 (-10%) |
| Marana, AZ | 41.7 mi | $1,320 | $-10 (-1%) |
Studio rent in Casa Grande — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Casa Grande?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Casa Grande, Arizona is $1,330 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,713.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Casa Grande?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,200 ($4,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Casa Grande expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Casa Grande's studio median of $1,330 is +3% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Casa Grande rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with studio data, Casa Grande ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Casa Grande?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Coolidge ($1,320), Arizona City ($1,320), Mesa ($1,110).