Studio Apartment Rent in Sahuarita, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sahuarita, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,894 and +5% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Sahuarita
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 Sahuarita
Compare Sahuarita'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 | $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 Sahuarita.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sahuarita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Valley, AZ | 9.9 mi | $1,020 | $-330 (-24%) |
| South Tucson, AZ | 19.7 mi | $713 | $-637 (-47%) |
| Tucson, AZ | 22.4 mi | $1,022 | $-328 (-24%) |
| Vail, AZ | 28.8 mi | $1,410 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 34.6 mi | $1,410 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Marana, AZ | 42 mi | $1,320 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 63.2 mi | $955 | $-395 (-29%) |
| Florence, AZ | 70.9 mi | $1,370 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 72.3 mi | $1,320 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 82.2 mi | $1,320 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 82.4 mi | $1,330 | $-20 (-1%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 95.4 mi | $1,850 | +$500 (+37%) |
Studio rent in Sahuarita — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Sahuarita?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sahuarita, Arizona is $1,350 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,894.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Sahuarita?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,000 ($4,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sahuarita expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Sahuarita's studio median of $1,350 is +5% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sahuarita rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with studio data, Sahuarita ranks #26 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sahuarita?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Green Valley ($1,020), South Tucson ($713), Tucson ($1,022).