2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Vail, AZ
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Vail, Arizona as of October 2026. That's the same as the citywide median and +24% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,063 |
| 2 | Winslow | $1,158 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $1,206 |
| 4 | Bullhead City | $1,305 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,315 |
| 6 | Sierra Vista | $1,345 |
| 7 | Glendale | $1,388 |
| 8 | Fort Mohave | $1,400 |
| 9 | Mesa | $1,409 |
| 10 | Gold Canyon | $1,417 |
| 11 | Phoenix | $1,443 |
| 12 | Cottonwood | $1,480 |
| 13 | Green Valley | $1,490 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,492 |
| 15 | Tucson | $1,492 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,770 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,630 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,603 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $2,512 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $2,490 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $2,385 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $2,355 |
| 8 | Surprise | $2,304 |
| 9 | Peoria | $2,270 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $2,270 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $2,205 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $2,150 |
| 13 | Avondale | $2,105 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $2,073 |
| 15 | Vail (this page) | $2,060 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Vail.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Vail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 24.8 mi | $1,492 | $-568 (-28%) |
| South Tucson, AZ | 26 mi | $1,063 | $-997 (-48%) |
| Green Valley, AZ | 26.1 mi | $1,490 | $-570 (-28%) |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 28.8 mi | $1,970 | $-90 (-4%) |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 33.7 mi | $2,060 | — |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 46.5 mi | $1,345 | $-715 (-35%) |
| Marana, AZ | 53.2 mi | $1,790 | $-270 (-13%) |
| Florence, AZ | 73.1 mi | $1,740 | $-320 (-16%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 87.3 mi | $1,206 | $-854 (-41%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 90.6 mi | $1,690 | $-370 (-18%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 94.4 mi | $1,700 | $-360 (-17%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 101.3 mi | $2,355 | +$295 (+14%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Vail — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Vail?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Vail, Arizona is $2,060 per month. This is in line with the citywide median of $2,063.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Vail?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,400 ($6,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Vail expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Vail's 2-bedroom median of $2,060 is +24% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Vail rank for 2-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 52 cities in Arizona with 2-bedroom data, Vail ranks #38 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Vail?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Tucson ($1,492), South Tucson ($1,063), Green Valley ($1,490).