Studio Apartment Rent in Peoria, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Peoria, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,876 and +38% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Peoria
Compare Peoria'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 (this page) | $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 Peoria.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Peoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City, AZ | 3.6 mi | $1,490 | $-290 (-16%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 6.4 mi | $1,098 | $-682 (-38%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 6.7 mi | $1,320 | $-460 (-26%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 7.5 mi | $1,480 | $-300 (-17%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 8.6 mi | $1,450 | $-330 (-19%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 10.9 mi | $1,808 | +$28 (+2%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 13.7 mi | $2,170 | +$390 (+22%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 14.7 mi | $1,130 | $-650 (-37%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 15.4 mi | $1,950 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 15.5 mi | $1,650 | $-130 (-7%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 15.6 mi | $2,250 | +$470 (+26%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 17 mi | $1,690 | $-90 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Peoria — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Peoria?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Peoria, Arizona is $1,780 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,876.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Peoria?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,200 ($5,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Peoria expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Peoria's studio median of $1,780 is +38% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Peoria rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with studio data, Peoria ranks #40 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Peoria?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sun City ($1,490), Glendale ($1,098), Youngtown ($1,320).