2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Peoria, AZ
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Peoria, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +22% higher than the citywide median of $1,863 and +37% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Peoria
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 Peoria
Compare Peoria'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 | $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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Peoria.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Peoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City, AZ | 3.6 mi | $1,895 | $-375 (-17%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 6.4 mi | $1,388 | $-882 (-39%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 6.7 mi | $1,690 | $-580 (-26%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 7.5 mi | $1,880 | $-390 (-17%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 8.6 mi | $1,850 | $-420 (-19%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 10.9 mi | $2,304 | +$34 (+1%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 13.7 mi | $2,770 | +$500 (+22%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 14.7 mi | $1,439 | $-831 (-37%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 15.4 mi | $2,490 | +$220 (+10%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 15.5 mi | $2,105 | $-165 (-7%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 15.6 mi | $2,870 | +$600 (+26%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 17 mi | $2,150 | $-120 (-5%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Peoria — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Peoria?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Peoria, Arizona is $2,270 per month. This is +22% higher than the citywide median of $1,863.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Peoria?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,800 ($7,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Peoria expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Peoria's 2-bedroom median of $2,270 is +37% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Peoria rank for 2-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with 2-bedroom data, Peoria ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Peoria?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Sun City ($1,895), Glendale ($1,388), Youngtown ($1,690).