1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Phoenix, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Phoenix, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,569 and +11% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Phoenix
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Phoenix
Compare Phoenix's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $847 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 3 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 4 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 5 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 7 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 8 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,203 |
| 10 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 11 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
| 12 | Mesa | $1,226 |
| 13 | Phoenix (this page) | $1,238 |
| 14 | Prescott | $1,260 |
| 15 | Tempe | $1,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,470 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $2,380 |
| 3 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $2,163 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 9 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $1,830 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Phoenix.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Phoenix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 9.1 mi | $2,380 | +$1,142 (+92%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 9.5 mi | $1,203 | $-35 (-3%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 14.1 mi | $1,320 | +$82 (+7%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 14.7 mi | $1,953 | +$715 (+58%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 14.9 mi | $1,850 | +$612 (+49%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 15.4 mi | $2,163 | +$925 (+75%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 15.8 mi | $1,440 | +$202 (+16%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 16.4 mi | $1,630 | +$392 (+32%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 16.7 mi | $1,810 | +$572 (+46%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 17.4 mi | $1,620 | +$382 (+31%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 20.7 mi | $2,380 | +$1,142 (+92%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 22.5 mi | $1,590 | +$352 (+28%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Phoenix — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Phoenix?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Phoenix, Arizona is $1,238 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,569.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Phoenix?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,520 ($4,127/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Phoenix expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Phoenix's 1-bedroom median of $1,238 is +11% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Phoenix rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Phoenix ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Phoenix?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Glendale ($1,203).