Studio Apartment Rent in Maricopa, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Maricopa, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $1,773 and +34% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Maricopa
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 Maricopa
Compare Maricopa'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 (this page) | $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 Maricopa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Maricopa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler, AZ | 23.3 mi | $1,368 | $-362 (-21%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 26.9 mi | $1,330 | $-400 (-23%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 28.4 mi | $1,171 | $-559 (-32%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 31 mi | $2,043 | +$313 (+18%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 31.9 mi | $942 | $-788 (-46%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 32.6 mi | $1,690 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 33 mi | $2,060 | +$330 (+19%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 35.8 mi | $1,650 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 36.2 mi | $1,131 | $-599 (-35%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 36.5 mi | $1,320 | $-410 (-24%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 37.2 mi | $1,105 | $-625 (-36%) |
| Goodyear, AZ | 37.8 mi | $1,223 | $-507 (-29%) |
Studio rent in Maricopa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Maricopa?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Maricopa, Arizona is $1,730 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $1,773.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Maricopa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,200 ($5,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Maricopa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Maricopa's studio median of $1,730 is +34% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Maricopa rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Maricopa ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Maricopa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Chandler ($1,368), Casa Grande ($1,330), Tempe ($1,171).