Studio Apartment Rent in Queen Creek, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Queen Creek, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $2,181 and +60% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 (this page) | $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 | $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 Queen Creek.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Queen Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 7.2 mi | $1,850 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 11 mi | $1,457 | $-603 (-29%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 15.8 mi | $1,320 | $-740 (-36%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 16 mi | $1,320 | $-740 (-36%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 16.2 mi | $1,117 | $-943 (-46%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 16.7 mi | $1,375 | $-685 (-33%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 20.4 mi | $1,330 | $-730 (-35%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 24.1 mi | $1,203 | $-857 (-42%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 29 mi | $1,780 | $-280 (-14%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 32.1 mi | $1,972 | $-88 (-4%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 32.5 mi | $2,170 | +$110 (+5%) |
| Maricopa, AZ | 33 mi | $1,730 | $-330 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Queen Creek — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Queen Creek?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Queen Creek, Arizona is $2,060 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $2,181.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Queen Creek?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,400 ($6,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Queen Creek expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Queen Creek's studio median of $2,060 is +60% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Queen Creek rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with studio data, Queen Creek ranks #46 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Queen Creek?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include San Tan Valley ($1,850), Gilbert ($1,457), Apache Junction ($1,320).