1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sedona, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sedona, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,612 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 | Winslow | $958 |
| 3 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 4 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 5 | Arizona City | $1,028 |
| 6 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 8 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 9 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 10 | Show Low | $1,170 |
| 11 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,193 |
| 13 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,213 |
| 15 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,240 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $2,163 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,830 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,810 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,760 |
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%) |
| Winslow, AZ | 81.8 mi | $958 | $-597 (-38%) |
| 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 | $1,635 | +$80 (+5%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Sedona — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sedona?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Sedona, Arizona is $1,555 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,612.
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 60th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sedona rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Sedona ranks #30 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).