1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Vail, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Vail, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,082 and +13% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Vail
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Vail
Compare Vail's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $847 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 3 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 4 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 5 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 7 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 8 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,203 |
| 10 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 11 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
| 12 | Mesa | $1,226 |
| 13 | Phoenix | $1,238 |
| 14 | Prescott | $1,260 |
| 15 | Tempe | $1,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,470 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $2,380 |
| 3 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $2,163 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 9 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $1,830 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Vail.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Vail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 24.8 mi | $1,143 | $-437 (-28%) |
| South Tucson, AZ | 26 mi | $847 | $-733 (-46%) |
| Green Valley, AZ | 26.1 mi | $1,140 | $-440 (-28%) |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 28.8 mi | $1,510 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 33.7 mi | $1,580 | — |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 46.5 mi | $1,215 | $-365 (-23%) |
| Marana, AZ | 53.2 mi | $1,450 | $-130 (-8%) |
| Florence, AZ | 73.1 mi | $1,500 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 87.3 mi | $1,440 | $-140 (-9%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 90.6 mi | $1,440 | $-140 (-9%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 94.4 mi | $1,455 | $-125 (-8%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 101.3 mi | $2,030 | +$450 (+28%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Vail — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Vail?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Vail, Arizona is $1,580 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,082.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Vail?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,200 ($5,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Vail expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Vail's 1-bedroom median of $1,580 is +13% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Vail rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Vail ranks #30 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Vail?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Tucson ($1,143), South Tucson ($847), Green Valley ($1,140).