2-Bedroom Rent · October 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Cottonwood, AZ

$1,480/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Cottonwood, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,848 and +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.

2-Bedroom median
$1,480
October 2026
vs city overall
-20%
$1,848 city median
vs national
-11%
$1,657 US median
Arizona rank
#12
of 52 cities

Income needed for a 2-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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$59,200
Monthly gross
$4,933
Hourly (full-time)
$28.46

Rent by apartment size in Cottonwood

Compare Cottonwood's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$1,010
1-Bedroom
$1,190
2-Bedroom (current)
$1,480
3-Bedroom
$2,040
4+ Bedroom
$2,350

Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Arizona

#City2-Bedroom rent
1South Tucson$1,063
2Winslow$1,158
3Arizona City$1,206
4Bullhead City$1,305
5Kingman$1,315
6Sierra Vista$1,345
7Glendale$1,388
8Fort Mohave$1,400
9Mesa$1,409
10Gold Canyon$1,417
11Phoenix$1,443
12Cottonwood (this page)$1,480
13Green Valley$1,490
14Tempe$1,492
15Tucson$1,492

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Arizona

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Anthem$2,770
2Queen Creek$2,630
3Gilbert$2,603
4Scottsdale$2,512
5Litchfield Park$2,490
6Buckeye$2,385
7San Tan Valley$2,355
8Surprise$2,304
9Peoria$2,270
10Fountain Hills$2,270
11Maricopa$2,205
12Tolleson$2,150
13Avondale$2,105
14Flagstaff$2,073
15Vail$2,060

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Cottonwood.

CityDistance2-Bedroom rentvs Cottonwood
Sedona, AZ16.9 mi$1,910+$430 (+29%)
Prescott Valley, AZ20.2 mi$1,690+$210 (+14%)
Prescott, AZ39.7 mi$1,563+$83 (+6%)
Flagstaff, AZ53.7 mi$2,073+$593 (+40%)
Anthem, AZ61.3 mi$2,770+$1,290 (+87%)
Peoria, AZ73.3 mi$2,270+$790 (+53%)
Sun City West, AZ73.9 mi$1,850+$370 (+25%)
Sun City, AZ75.5 mi$1,895+$415 (+28%)
Scottsdale, AZ76.7 mi$2,512+$1,032 (+70%)
Fountain Hills, AZ77.9 mi$2,270+$790 (+53%)
Surprise, AZ78.1 mi$2,304+$824 (+56%)
Glendale, AZ78.8 mi$1,388$-92 (-6%)

2-Bedroom rent in Cottonwood — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cottonwood?

As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Cottonwood, Arizona is $1,480 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,848.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Cottonwood?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,200 ($4,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.46/hour at a full-time job.

Is Cottonwood expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Cottonwood's 2-bedroom median of $1,480 is +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Cottonwood rank for 2-bedroom rent in Arizona?

Among the 52 cities in Arizona with 2-bedroom data, Cottonwood ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Cottonwood?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Glendale ($1,388).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Cottonwood, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (October 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.