Studio Apartment Rent in Fountain Hills, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fountain Hills, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,332 and +38% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fountain Hills
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 Fountain Hills
Compare Fountain Hills'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 | $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 (this page) | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fountain Hills.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fountain Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale, AZ | 9.3 mi | $1,972 | +$192 (+11%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 13.2 mi | $1,105 | $-675 (-38%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 15.4 mi | $1,491 | $-289 (-16%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 19.9 mi | $1,320 | $-460 (-26%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 20.2 mi | $1,171 | $-609 (-34%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 20.3 mi | $2,043 | +$263 (+15%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 24.4 mi | $1,131 | $-649 (-36%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 24.9 mi | $1,368 | $-412 (-23%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 29 mi | $2,060 | +$280 (+16%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 29.8 mi | $2,170 | +$390 (+22%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 31.5 mi | $1,850 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 32.4 mi | $1,089 | $-691 (-39%) |
Studio rent in Fountain Hills — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fountain Hills?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fountain Hills, Arizona is $1,780 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,332.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fountain Hills?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,200 ($5,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fountain Hills expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fountain Hills's studio median of $1,780 is +38% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fountain Hills rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Fountain Hills ranks #42 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fountain Hills?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mesa ($1,105), Paradise Valley ($1,491), Apache Junction ($1,320).