2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Goodyear, AZ
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Goodyear, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $1,694 and +6% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Goodyear
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 Goodyear
Compare Goodyear's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bullhead City | $1,305 |
| 2 | Kingman | $1,315 |
| 3 | Sierra Vista | $1,345 |
| 4 | Glendale | $1,388 |
| 5 | Fort Mohave | $1,400 |
| 6 | Mesa | $1,417 |
| 7 | Phoenix | $1,439 |
| 8 | Cottonwood | $1,480 |
| 9 | Green Valley | $1,490 |
| 10 | Tucson | $1,492 |
| 11 | Yuma | $1,503 |
| 12 | Tempe | $1,523 |
| 13 | Goodyear (this page) | $1,558 |
| 14 | Lake Havasu City | $1,563 |
| 15 | Prescott | $1,563 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,870 |
| 2 | Anthem | $2,770 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $2,630 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $2,603 |
| 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
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Goodyear.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Goodyear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale, AZ | 6.1 mi | $2,105 | +$547 (+35%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 6.3 mi | $2,490 | +$932 (+60%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 8.7 mi | $2,150 | +$592 (+38%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 11 mi | $2,870 | +$1,312 (+84%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 12.6 mi | $1,880 | +$322 (+21%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 12.9 mi | $1,690 | +$132 (+8%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 14.2 mi | $2,304 | +$746 (+48%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 16.6 mi | $1,895 | +$337 (+22%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 16.7 mi | $1,388 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Buckeye, AZ | 16.8 mi | $2,385 | +$827 (+53%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 18.1 mi | $1,850 | +$292 (+19%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 19.6 mi | $2,270 | +$712 (+46%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Goodyear — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Goodyear?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Goodyear, Arizona is $1,558 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $1,694.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Goodyear?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,320 ($5,193/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Goodyear expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Goodyear's 2-bedroom median of $1,558 is +6% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Goodyear rank for 2-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with 2-bedroom data, Goodyear ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Goodyear?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Glendale ($1,388).