3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Snowflake, AZ
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Snowflake, Arizona as of March 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,332 and +1% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Snowflake
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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Snowflake
Compare Snowflake's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,327 |
| 2 | Youngtown | $1,514 |
| 3 | Bisbee | $1,530 |
| 4 | Bullhead City | $1,815 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,825 |
| 6 | Sierra Vista | $1,885 |
| 7 | Show Low | $1,890 |
| 8 | New River | $1,898 |
| 9 | Gold Canyon | $1,901 |
| 10 | Phoenix | $1,919 |
| 11 | Mesa | $1,923 |
| 12 | Fort Mohave | $1,940 |
| 13 | Rio Rico | $1,960 |
| 14 | Tempe | $2,029 |
| 15 | Winslow | $2,030 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $3,860 |
| 2 | Anthem | $3,730 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $3,540 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $3,503 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $3,380 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $3,350 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $3,205 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $3,170 |
| 9 | Surprise | $3,100 |
| 10 | Peoria | $3,055 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $3,050 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $2,965 |
| 13 | Vail | $2,890 |
| 14 | Tolleson | $2,890 |
| 15 | Oro Valley | $2,890 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Snowflake.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Snowflake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low, AZ | 18.1 mi | $1,890 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Winslow, AZ | 56.1 mi | $2,030 | $-70 (-3%) |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 114.7 mi | $2,540 | +$440 (+21%) |
| Sedona, AZ | 123 mi | $2,600 | +$500 (+24%) |
| Gold Canyon, AZ | 127.8 mi | $1,901 | $-199 (-9%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 129.6 mi | $2,290 | +$190 (+9%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 133.7 mi | $3,050 | +$950 (+45%) |
| Cottonwood, AZ | 135.5 mi | $2,040 | $-60 (-3%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 138.6 mi | $3,170 | +$1,070 (+51%) |
| Florence, AZ | 138.6 mi | $2,340 | +$240 (+11%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 140 mi | $1,923 | $-177 (-8%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 142.1 mi | $3,380 | +$1,280 (+61%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Snowflake — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Snowflake?
As of March 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Snowflake, Arizona is $2,100 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,332.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Snowflake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,000 ($7,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Snowflake expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Snowflake's 3-bedroom median of $2,100 is +1% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 51th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Snowflake rank for 3-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 56 cities in Arizona with 3-bedroom data, Snowflake ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Snowflake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Show Low ($1,890), Winslow ($2,030), Gold Canyon ($1,901).