4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sun City, AZ
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Sun City, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +63% higher than the citywide median of $1,746 and +13% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Sun City
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 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Sun City
Compare Sun City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bullhead City | $2,010 |
| 2 | Kingman | $2,025 |
| 3 | Glendale | $2,100 |
| 4 | Mesa | $2,130 |
| 5 | Fort Mohave | $2,160 |
| 6 | Phoenix | $2,181 |
| 7 | Sierra Vista | $2,255 |
| 8 | Tempe | $2,290 |
| 9 | Goodyear | $2,346 |
| 10 | Cottonwood | $2,350 |
| 11 | Lake Havasu City | $2,410 |
| 12 | Green Valley | $2,420 |
| 13 | Tucson | $2,428 |
| 14 | Prescott | $2,480 |
| 15 | Yuma | $2,527 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $4,320 |
| 2 | Anthem | $4,170 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $3,960 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $3,917 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $3,781 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $3,750 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $3,590 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $3,545 |
| 9 | Surprise | $3,472 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $3,420 |
| 11 | Peoria | $3,418 |
| 12 | Vail | $3,350 |
| 13 | Oro Valley | $3,350 |
| 14 | Maricopa | $3,315 |
| 15 | Tolleson | $3,230 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Sun City.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Sun City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, AZ | 3.6 mi | $3,418 | +$568 (+20%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 3.8 mi | $2,610 | $-240 (-8%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 4 mi | $2,830 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 6.1 mi | $2,780 | $-70 (-2%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 7.1 mi | $2,100 | $-750 (-26%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 7.5 mi | $3,472 | +$622 (+22%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 12 mi | $4,320 | +$1,470 (+52%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 12 mi | $3,750 | +$900 (+32%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 13.2 mi | $3,170 | +$320 (+11%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 15.3 mi | $3,230 | +$380 (+13%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 16.4 mi | $2,181 | $-669 (-23%) |
| Goodyear, AZ | 16.6 mi | $2,346 | $-504 (-18%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Sun City — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Sun City?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Sun City, Arizona is $2,850 per month. This is +63% higher than the citywide median of $1,746.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Sun City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $114,000 ($9,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $54.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sun City expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Sun City's 4+ bedroom median of $2,850 is +13% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sun City rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with 4+ bedroom data, Sun City ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Sun City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Youngtown ($2,610), El Mirage ($2,830), Sun City West ($2,780).