Studio Apartment Rent in Sierra Vista, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sierra Vista, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,287 and +26% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Sierra Vista
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 Sierra Vista
Compare Sierra Vista'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 (this page) | $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 | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Sierra Vista.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sierra Vista |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vail, AZ | 46.5 mi | $1,410 | +$455 (+48%) |
| Green Valley, AZ | 54.1 mi | $1,020 | +$65 (+7%) |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 63.2 mi | $1,350 | +$395 (+41%) |
| Tucson, AZ | 70.4 mi | $1,022 | +$67 (+7%) |
| South Tucson, AZ | 70.8 mi | $713 | $-242 (-25%) |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 80.2 mi | $1,410 | +$455 (+48%) |
| Marana, AZ | 98.7 mi | $1,320 | +$365 (+38%) |
| Florence, AZ | 119.4 mi | $1,370 | +$415 (+43%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 132.3 mi | $942 | $-13 (-1%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 137 mi | $1,320 | +$365 (+38%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 140.3 mi | $1,330 | +$375 (+39%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 147.7 mi | $1,850 | +$895 (+94%) |
Studio rent in Sierra Vista — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Sierra Vista?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sierra Vista, Arizona is $955 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,287.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Sierra Vista?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,200 ($3,183/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.37/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sierra Vista expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Sierra Vista's studio median of $955 is +26% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sierra Vista rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Sierra Vista ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sierra Vista?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include South Tucson ($713), Arizona City ($942).