1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Queen Creek, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Queen Creek, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +1% higher than the citywide median of $2,229 and +62% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Queen Creek
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 Queen Creek
Compare Queen Creek's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $847 |
| 2 | Winslow | $958 |
| 3 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 4 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 5 | Arizona City | $1,028 |
| 6 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 8 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 9 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 10 | Show Low | $1,170 |
| 11 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,193 |
| 13 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,213 |
| 15 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 2 | Queen Creek (this page) | $2,260 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,240 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $2,163 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,830 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,810 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,760 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Queen Creek.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Queen Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 7.2 mi | $2,030 | $-230 (-10%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 11 mi | $2,240 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 15.8 mi | $1,440 | $-820 (-36%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 16 mi | $1,440 | $-820 (-36%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 16.2 mi | $1,213 | $-1,047 (-46%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 16.7 mi | $1,499 | $-761 (-34%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 20.4 mi | $1,455 | $-805 (-36%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 24.1 mi | $1,285 | $-975 (-43%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 29 mi | $1,950 | $-310 (-14%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 32.1 mi | $2,163 | $-97 (-4%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 32.5 mi | $1,635 | $-625 (-28%) |
| Maricopa, AZ | 33 mi | $1,900 | $-360 (-16%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Queen Creek — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Queen Creek?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Queen Creek, Arizona is $2,260 per month. This is +1% higher than the citywide median of $2,229.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Queen Creek?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,400 ($7,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Queen Creek expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Queen Creek's 1-bedroom median of $2,260 is +62% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Queen Creek rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Queen Creek ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Queen Creek?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include San Tan Valley ($2,030), Gilbert ($2,240), Apache Junction ($1,440).