Studio Apartment Rent in Oro Valley, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oro Valley, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,716 and +9% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oro Valley
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 Oro Valley
Compare Oro Valley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 3 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 4 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 5 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 6 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 7 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 8 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 9 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 10 | Glendale | $1,098 |
| 11 | Mesa | $1,117 |
| 12 | Phoenix | $1,130 |
| 13 | Yuma | $1,137 |
| 14 | Prescott Valley | $1,160 |
| 15 | Tempe | $1,203 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,250 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $2,170 |
| 3 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Oro Valley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oro Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 12.7 mi | $1,022 | $-388 (-28%) |
| South Tucson, AZ | 14.9 mi | $713 | $-697 (-49%) |
| Marana, AZ | 22.4 mi | $1,320 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Vail, AZ | 33.7 mi | $1,410 | — |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 34.6 mi | $1,350 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Florence, AZ | 39.9 mi | $1,370 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Green Valley, AZ | 41.5 mi | $1,020 | $-390 (-28%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 55.8 mi | $1,320 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 56.9 mi | $1,320 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 61.4 mi | $1,330 | $-80 (-6%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 67.7 mi | $1,850 | +$440 (+31%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 72.1 mi | $2,060 | +$650 (+46%) |
Studio rent in Oro Valley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oro Valley?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oro Valley, Arizona is $1,410 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,716.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oro Valley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,400 ($4,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oro Valley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oro Valley's studio median of $1,410 is +9% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oro Valley rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with studio data, Oro Valley ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oro Valley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Tucson ($1,022), South Tucson ($713), Marana ($1,320).