Studio Apartment Rent in Show Low, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Show Low, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,963 and +15% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Show Low
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 Show Low
Compare Show Low's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Winslow | $903 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $942 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 5 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 6 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 8 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 9 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 10 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 11 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 13 | Show Low (this page) | $1,100 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,105 |
| 15 | Phoenix | $1,131 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,650 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,604 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Show Low.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Show Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow, AZ | 70.9 mi | $903 | $-197 (-18%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 121.7 mi | $1,320 | +$220 (+20%) |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 126.1 mi | $1,670 | +$570 (+52%) |
| Florence, AZ | 126.2 mi | $1,370 | +$270 (+25%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 128.3 mi | $1,780 | +$680 (+62%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 129.3 mi | $1,850 | +$750 (+68%) |
| Sedona, AZ | 129.6 mi | $1,340 | +$240 (+22%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 133 mi | $1,105 | +$5 (0%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 135.3 mi | $2,060 | +$960 (+87%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 137.1 mi | $1,972 | +$872 (+79%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 137.8 mi | $2,043 | +$943 (+86%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 138.8 mi | $1,320 | +$220 (+20%) |
Studio rent in Show Low — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Show Low?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Show Low, Arizona is $1,100 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,963.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Show Low?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,000 ($3,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Show Low expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Show Low's studio median of $1,100 is +15% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Show Low rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Show Low ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Show Low?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Winslow ($903).