1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Cottonwood, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cottonwood, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,848 and +15% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Cottonwood
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 Cottonwood
Compare Cottonwood's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $847 |
| 2 | Winslow | $958 |
| 3 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 4 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 5 | Arizona City | $1,028 |
| 6 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 8 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 9 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 10 | Show Low | $1,170 |
| 11 | Cottonwood (this page) | $1,190 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,193 |
| 13 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,213 |
| 15 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,240 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $2,163 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,830 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,810 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,760 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Cottonwood.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Cottonwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona, AZ | 16.9 mi | $1,555 | +$365 (+31%) |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 20.2 mi | $1,360 | +$170 (+14%) |
| Prescott, AZ | 39.7 mi | $1,260 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 53.7 mi | $1,830 | +$640 (+54%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 61.3 mi | $2,380 | +$1,190 (+100%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 73.3 mi | $1,953 | +$763 (+64%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 73.9 mi | $1,590 | +$400 (+34%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 75.5 mi | $1,630 | +$440 (+37%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 76.7 mi | $2,163 | +$973 (+82%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 77.9 mi | $1,950 | +$760 (+64%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 78.1 mi | $1,984 | +$794 (+67%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 78.8 mi | $1,193 | +$3 (0%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Cottonwood — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cottonwood?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Cottonwood, Arizona is $1,190 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,848.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Cottonwood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cottonwood expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Cottonwood's 1-bedroom median of $1,190 is +15% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cottonwood rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Cottonwood ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Cottonwood?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Cottonwood.