Studio Apartment Rent in San Tan Valley, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in San Tan Valley, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,067 and +43% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in San Tan Valley
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 San Tan Valley
Compare San Tan Valley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 3 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 4 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 7 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 8 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 10 | Mesa | $1,110 |
| 11 | Phoenix | $1,128 |
| 12 | Yuma | $1,137 |
| 13 | Prescott Valley | $1,160 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,195 |
| 15 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,250 |
| 2 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley (this page) | $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 San Tan Valley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs San Tan Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Creek, AZ | 7.2 mi | $2,060 | +$210 (+11%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 14.1 mi | $1,320 | $-530 (-29%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 14.6 mi | $1,320 | $-530 (-29%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 16.9 mi | $2,043 | +$193 (+10%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 20.1 mi | $1,110 | $-740 (-40%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 22.8 mi | $1,330 | $-520 (-28%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 23.8 mi | $1,379 | $-471 (-25%) |
| Florence, AZ | 28.9 mi | $1,370 | $-480 (-26%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 30.4 mi | $1,195 | $-655 (-35%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 31.5 mi | $1,780 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 35.5 mi | $1,320 | $-530 (-29%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 36.3 mi | $1,972 | +$122 (+7%) |
Studio rent in San Tan Valley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in San Tan Valley?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in San Tan Valley, Arizona is $1,850 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,067.
What income do you need to afford a studio in San Tan Valley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,000 ($6,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is San Tan Valley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
San Tan Valley's studio median of $1,850 is +43% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does San Tan Valley rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with studio data, San Tan Valley ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near San Tan Valley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Apache Junction ($1,320), Coolidge ($1,320), Mesa ($1,110).