Studio Apartment Rent in Cottonwood, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cottonwood, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $1,848 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Cottonwood
Compare Cottonwood'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 | $1,010 |
| 6 | Cottonwood (this page) | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Cottonwood.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cottonwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona, AZ | 16.9 mi | $1,340 | +$330 (+33%) |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 20.2 mi | $1,160 | +$150 (+15%) |
| Prescott, AZ | 39.7 mi | $1,073 | +$63 (+6%) |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 53.7 mi | $1,670 | +$660 (+65%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 61.3 mi | $2,170 | +$1,160 (+115%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 73.3 mi | $1,780 | +$770 (+76%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 73.9 mi | $1,450 | +$440 (+44%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 75.5 mi | $1,490 | +$480 (+48%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 76.7 mi | $1,972 | +$962 (+95%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 77.9 mi | $1,780 | +$770 (+76%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 78.1 mi | $1,808 | +$798 (+79%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 78.8 mi | $1,089 | +$79 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Cottonwood — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cottonwood?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cottonwood, Arizona is $1,010 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $1,848.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cottonwood?
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 Cottonwood expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cottonwood'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 Cottonwood rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Cottonwood ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cottonwood?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Cottonwood.