Studio Apartment Rent in Sedona, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sedona, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +51% lower than the citywide median of $2,712 and +4% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Sedona
Compare Sedona'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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Sedona.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sedona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood, AZ | 16.9 mi | $1,010 | $-330 (-25%) |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 36.4 mi | $1,160 | $-180 (-13%) |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 37.9 mi | $1,670 | +$330 (+25%) |
| Prescott, AZ | 54.9 mi | $1,073 | $-267 (-20%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 73.8 mi | $2,170 | +$830 (+62%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 85.6 mi | $1,780 | +$440 (+33%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 86 mi | $1,972 | +$632 (+47%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 86.6 mi | $1,780 | +$440 (+33%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 88.2 mi | $1,450 | +$110 (+8%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 89.2 mi | $1,490 | +$150 (+11%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 90.1 mi | $2,170 | +$830 (+62%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 91.6 mi | $1,098 | $-242 (-18%) |
Studio rent in Sedona — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Sedona?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sedona, Arizona is $1,340 per month. This is +51% below the citywide median of $2,712.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Sedona?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,600 ($4,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sedona expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Sedona's studio median of $1,340 is +4% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sedona rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with studio data, Sedona ranks #25 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sedona?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cottonwood ($1,010), Prescott Valley ($1,160), Prescott ($1,073).