Studio Apartment Rent in Marana, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Marana, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $2,225 and +2% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Marana
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 Marana
Compare Marana's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 3 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 4 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 7 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 8 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 10 | Mesa | $1,110 |
| 11 | Phoenix | $1,128 |
| 12 | Yuma | $1,137 |
| 13 | Prescott Valley | $1,160 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,195 |
| 15 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,250 |
| 2 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Marana.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Marana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oro Valley, AZ | 22.4 mi | $1,410 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Tucson, AZ | 28.4 mi | $1,022 | $-298 (-23%) |
| Florence, AZ | 31.4 mi | $1,370 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 34.2 mi | $1,320 | — |
| Coolidge, AZ | 40.2 mi | $1,320 | — |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 41.7 mi | $1,330 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 42 mi | $1,350 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Green Valley, AZ | 51.4 mi | $1,020 | $-300 (-23%) |
| Vail, AZ | 53.2 mi | $1,410 | +$90 (+7%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 53.4 mi | $1,850 | +$530 (+40%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 56.2 mi | $2,060 | +$740 (+56%) |
| Maricopa, AZ | 65.9 mi | $1,730 | +$410 (+31%) |
Studio rent in Marana — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Marana?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Marana, Arizona is $1,320 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $2,225.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Marana?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,800 ($4,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Marana expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Marana's studio median of $1,320 is +2% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Marana rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with studio data, Marana ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Marana?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Tucson ($1,022), Green Valley ($1,020).