Studio Apartment Rent in Rio Rico, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rio Rico, Arizona as of June 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,407 and +26% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Rio Rico
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 Rio Rico
Compare Rio Rico's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Winslow | $790 |
| 3 | Youngtown | $927 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 5 | Rio Rico (this page) | $960 |
| 6 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 7 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 8 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 9 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 10 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 11 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 12 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 13 | Show Low | $1,100 |
| 14 | Phoenix | $1,136 |
| 15 | Yuma | $1,137 |
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 | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rio Rico.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rio Rico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Valley, AZ | 23.8 mi | $1,020 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 29.5 mi | $1,350 | +$390 (+41%) |
| Vail, AZ | 48 mi | $1,410 | +$450 (+47%) |
| South Tucson, AZ | 49.2 mi | $713 | $-247 (-26%) |
| Tucson, AZ | 51.6 mi | $1,022 | +$62 (+6%) |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 58.9 mi | $955 | $-5 (-1%) |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 64.1 mi | $1,410 | +$450 (+47%) |
| Marana, AZ | 69.7 mi | $1,320 | +$360 (+38%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 96 mi | $1,320 | +$360 (+38%) |
| Florence, AZ | 99.9 mi | $1,370 | +$410 (+43%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 107.6 mi | $1,330 | +$370 (+39%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 109.1 mi | $1,320 | +$360 (+38%) |
Studio rent in Rio Rico — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rio Rico?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rio Rico, Arizona is $960 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,407.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rio Rico?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,400 ($3,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rio Rico expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rio Rico's studio median of $960 is +26% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rio Rico rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Rio Rico ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rio Rico?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include South Tucson ($713), Sierra Vista ($955).