1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sedona, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sedona, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $2,712 and +11% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Sedona
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Sedona
Compare Sedona's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $847 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 3 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 4 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 5 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 7 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 8 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,203 |
| 10 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 11 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
| 12 | Mesa | $1,226 |
| 13 | Phoenix | $1,238 |
| 14 | Prescott | $1,260 |
| 15 | Tempe | $1,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,470 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $2,380 |
| 3 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $2,163 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 9 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $1,830 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Sedona.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Sedona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood, AZ | 16.9 mi | $1,190 | $-365 (-23%) |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 36.4 mi | $1,360 | $-195 (-13%) |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 37.9 mi | $1,830 | +$275 (+18%) |
| Prescott, AZ | 54.9 mi | $1,260 | $-295 (-19%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 73.8 mi | $2,380 | +$825 (+53%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 85.6 mi | $1,950 | +$395 (+25%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 86 mi | $2,163 | +$608 (+39%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 86.6 mi | $1,953 | +$398 (+26%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 88.2 mi | $1,590 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 89.2 mi | $1,630 | +$75 (+5%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 90.1 mi | $2,380 | +$825 (+53%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 91.6 mi | $1,203 | $-352 (-23%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Sedona — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sedona?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Sedona, Arizona is $1,555 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $2,712.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Sedona?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,200 ($5,183/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sedona expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Sedona's 1-bedroom median of $1,555 is +11% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sedona rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Sedona ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Sedona?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Cottonwood ($1,190), Prescott Valley ($1,360), Prescott ($1,260).