2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Gold Canyon, AZ
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Gold Canyon, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $2,013 and +14% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Gold Canyon
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.
Rent by apartment size in Gold Canyon
Compare Gold Canyon's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,063 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,305 |
| 3 | Kingman | $1,315 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $1,345 |
| 5 | Fort Mohave | $1,400 |
| 6 | Glendale | $1,400 |
| 7 | Gold Canyon (this page) | $1,417 |
| 8 | Mesa | $1,425 |
| 9 | Phoenix | $1,441 |
| 10 | Cottonwood | $1,480 |
| 11 | Green Valley | $1,490 |
| 12 | Tucson | $1,492 |
| 13 | Yuma | $1,503 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,533 |
| 15 | Goodyear | $1,561 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,870 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $2,770 |
| 3 | Anthem | $2,770 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $2,630 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $2,512 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $2,385 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $2,355 |
| 9 | Surprise | $2,304 |
| 10 | Peoria | $2,270 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $2,270 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $2,205 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $2,150 |
| 14 | Avondale | $2,105 |
| 15 | Flagstaff | $2,073 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Gold Canyon.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Gold Canyon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction, AZ | 6.5 mi | $1,690 | +$273 (+19%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 11.6 mi | $2,355 | +$938 (+66%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 16.3 mi | $2,630 | +$1,213 (+86%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 19.3 mi | $1,425 | +$8 (+1%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 20.4 mi | $1,857 | +$440 (+31%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 25.7 mi | $1,690 | +$273 (+19%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 26.4 mi | $2,270 | +$853 (+60%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 29.1 mi | $1,750 | +$333 (+24%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 32.9 mi | $1,533 | +$116 (+8%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 33.6 mi | $2,512 | +$1,095 (+77%) |
| Florence, AZ | 33.8 mi | $1,740 | +$323 (+23%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 34.5 mi | $1,700 | +$283 (+20%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Gold Canyon — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Gold Canyon?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Gold Canyon, Arizona is $1,417 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $2,013.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Gold Canyon?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,680 ($4,723/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.25/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gold Canyon expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Gold Canyon's 2-bedroom median of $1,417 is +14% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gold Canyon rank for 2-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 50 cities in Arizona with 2-bedroom data, Gold Canyon ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Gold Canyon?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Gold Canyon.