Studio Apartment Rent in Lake Havasu City, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lake Havasu City, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,704 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lake Havasu City
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 Lake Havasu City
Compare Lake Havasu City'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 | $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 Lake Havasu City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lake Havasu City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mohave, AZ | 41.3 mi | $1,080 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Bullhead City, AZ | 47.1 mi | $1,010 | $-200 (-17%) |
| Laughlin, NV | 51.6 mi | $712 | $-498 (-41%) |
| Kingman, AZ | 61.5 mi | $1,020 | $-190 (-16%) |
| Twentynine Palms, CA | 97.4 mi | $1,370 | +$160 (+13%) |
| Wickenburg, AZ | 103.7 mi | $1,320 | +$110 (+9%) |
| Boulder City, NV | 109.6 mi | $1,180 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Prescott, AZ | 114.9 mi | $1,073 | $-137 (-11%) |
| Yuma, AZ | 115.9 mi | $1,137 | $-73 (-6%) |
| Henderson, NV | 117.4 mi | $1,545 | +$335 (+28%) |
| Las Vegas, NV | 131.4 mi | $1,403 | +$193 (+16%) |
| Buckeye, AZ | 134 mi | $1,870 | +$660 (+55%) |
Studio rent in Lake Havasu City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lake Havasu City?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is $1,210 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,704.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lake Havasu City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,400 ($4,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Havasu City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Havasu City's studio median of $1,210 is +6% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Havasu City rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Lake Havasu City ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lake Havasu City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fort Mohave ($1,080), Bullhead City ($1,010), Laughlin ($712).