Studio Apartment Rent in Tolleson, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tolleson, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,985 and +31% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Tolleson
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 Tolleson
Compare Tolleson's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 3 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 4 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 7 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 8 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 10 | Mesa | $1,110 |
| 11 | Phoenix | $1,128 |
| 12 | Yuma | $1,137 |
| 13 | Prescott Valley | $1,160 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,195 |
| 15 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
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 (this page) | $1,690 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,650 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Tolleson.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tolleson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale, AZ | 3.5 mi | $1,650 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Goodyear, AZ | 8.7 mi | $1,220 | $-470 (-28%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 11.6 mi | $1,950 | +$260 (+15%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 11.7 mi | $1,089 | $-601 (-36%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 11.7 mi | $1,320 | $-370 (-22%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 12.6 mi | $1,480 | $-210 (-12%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 14.9 mi | $1,128 | $-562 (-33%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 15.3 mi | $1,490 | $-200 (-12%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 16.4 mi | $2,250 | +$560 (+33%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 17 mi | $1,808 | +$118 (+7%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 17 mi | $1,780 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 19.5 mi | $1,450 | $-240 (-14%) |
Studio rent in Tolleson — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tolleson?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tolleson, Arizona is $1,690 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,985.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tolleson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,600 ($5,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tolleson expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tolleson's studio median of $1,690 is +31% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tolleson rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with studio data, Tolleson ranks #36 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tolleson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Avondale ($1,650), Goodyear ($1,220), Glendale ($1,089).