2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Queen Creek, AZ
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Queen Creek, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +18% higher than the citywide median of $2,229 and +59% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,063 |
| 2 | Winslow | $1,158 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $1,206 |
| 4 | Bullhead City | $1,305 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,315 |
| 6 | Sierra Vista | $1,345 |
| 7 | Glendale | $1,388 |
| 8 | Fort Mohave | $1,400 |
| 9 | Mesa | $1,409 |
| 10 | Gold Canyon | $1,417 |
| 11 | Phoenix | $1,443 |
| 12 | Cottonwood | $1,480 |
| 13 | Green Valley | $1,490 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,492 |
| 15 | Tucson | $1,492 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,770 |
| 2 | Queen Creek (this page) | $2,630 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,603 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $2,512 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $2,490 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $2,385 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $2,355 |
| 8 | Surprise | $2,304 |
| 9 | Peoria | $2,270 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $2,270 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $2,205 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $2,150 |
| 13 | Avondale | $2,105 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $2,073 |
| 15 | Vail | $2,060 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Queen Creek.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Queen Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 7.2 mi | $2,355 | $-275 (-10%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 11 mi | $2,603 | $-27 (-1%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 15.8 mi | $1,690 | $-940 (-36%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 16 mi | $1,690 | $-940 (-36%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 16.2 mi | $1,409 | $-1,221 (-46%) |
| Gold Canyon, AZ | 16.3 mi | $1,417 | $-1,213 (-46%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 16.7 mi | $1,740 | $-890 (-34%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 20.4 mi | $1,700 | $-930 (-35%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 24.1 mi | $1,492 | $-1,138 (-43%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 29 mi | $2,270 | $-360 (-14%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 32.1 mi | $2,512 | $-118 (-4%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 32.5 mi | $1,903 | $-727 (-28%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Queen Creek — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Queen Creek?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Queen Creek, Arizona is $2,630 per month. This is +18% higher than the citywide median of $2,229.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Queen Creek?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $105,200 ($8,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Queen Creek expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Queen Creek's 2-bedroom median of $2,630 is +59% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Queen Creek rank for 2-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 52 cities in Arizona with 2-bedroom data, Queen Creek ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Queen Creek?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include San Tan Valley ($2,355), Gilbert ($2,603), Apache Junction ($1,690).