Studio Apartment Rent in El Mirage, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in El Mirage, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,931 and +15% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in El Mirage
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 El Mirage
Compare El Mirage's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 3 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 4 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 5 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 6 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 7 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 8 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 9 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 10 | Glendale | $1,098 |
| 11 | Mesa | $1,117 |
| 12 | Phoenix | $1,130 |
| 13 | Yuma | $1,137 |
| 14 | Prescott Valley | $1,160 |
| 15 | Tempe | $1,203 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,250 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $2,170 |
| 3 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 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 El Mirage.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs El Mirage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngtown, AZ | 1.7 mi | $1,320 | $-160 (-11%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 4 mi | $1,490 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 5.7 mi | $1,808 | +$328 (+22%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 7 mi | $1,450 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 7.5 mi | $1,780 | +$300 (+20%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 8 mi | $1,950 | +$470 (+32%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 8.1 mi | $1,098 | $-382 (-26%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 8.8 mi | $2,250 | +$770 (+52%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 10 mi | $1,650 | +$170 (+11%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 12.6 mi | $1,690 | +$210 (+14%) |
| Goodyear, AZ | 12.6 mi | $1,222 | $-258 (-17%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 17.4 mi | $1,130 | $-350 (-24%) |
Studio rent in El Mirage — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in El Mirage?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in El Mirage, Arizona is $1,480 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,931.
What income do you need to afford a studio in El Mirage?
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 El Mirage expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
El Mirage's studio median of $1,480 is +15% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does El Mirage rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with studio data, El Mirage ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near El Mirage?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Youngtown ($1,320), Sun City West ($1,450), Glendale ($1,098).