Studio Apartment Rent in Snowflake, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Snowflake, Arizona as of March 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $2,332 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Snowflake
Compare Snowflake's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Bisbee | $770 |
| 3 | Youngtown | $873 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 5 | Rio Rico | $960 |
| 6 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 7 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 8 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 9 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 10 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 11 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 12 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 13 | Show Low | $1,100 |
| 14 | Phoenix | $1,116 |
| 15 | Mesa | $1,121 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,250 |
| 2 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Snowflake.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Snowflake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low, AZ | 18.1 mi | $1,100 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Winslow, AZ | 56.1 mi | $1,310 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 114.7 mi | $1,670 | +$440 (+36%) |
| Sedona, AZ | 123 mi | $1,340 | +$110 (+9%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 129.6 mi | $1,320 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 133.7 mi | $1,780 | +$550 (+45%) |
| Cottonwood, AZ | 135.5 mi | $1,010 | $-220 (-18%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 138.6 mi | $1,850 | +$620 (+50%) |
| Florence, AZ | 138.6 mi | $1,370 | +$140 (+11%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 140 mi | $1,121 | $-109 (-9%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 142.1 mi | $1,972 | +$742 (+60%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 144.1 mi | $2,060 | +$830 (+67%) |
Studio rent in Snowflake — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Snowflake?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Snowflake, Arizona is $1,230 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $2,332.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Snowflake?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,200 ($4,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Snowflake expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Snowflake's studio median of $1,230 is +5% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Snowflake rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 54 cities in Arizona with studio data, Snowflake ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Snowflake?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Show Low ($1,100), Cottonwood ($1,010), Mesa ($1,121).