Studio Apartment Rent in Vail, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Vail, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,063 and +9% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Vail
Compare Vail's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Winslow | $903 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $942 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 5 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 6 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 8 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 9 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 10 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 11 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 13 | Show Low | $1,100 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,105 |
| 15 | Phoenix | $1,131 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,650 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,604 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Vail.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Vail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 24.8 mi | $1,022 | $-388 (-28%) |
| South Tucson, AZ | 26 mi | $713 | $-697 (-49%) |
| Green Valley, AZ | 26.1 mi | $1,020 | $-390 (-28%) |
| Sahuarita, AZ | 28.8 mi | $1,350 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Oro Valley, AZ | 33.7 mi | $1,410 | — |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 46.5 mi | $955 | $-455 (-32%) |
| Marana, AZ | 53.2 mi | $1,320 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Florence, AZ | 73.1 mi | $1,370 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Arizona City, AZ | 87.3 mi | $942 | $-468 (-33%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 90.6 mi | $1,320 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 94.4 mi | $1,330 | $-80 (-6%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 101.3 mi | $1,850 | +$440 (+31%) |
Studio rent in Vail — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Vail?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Vail, Arizona is $1,410 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,063.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Vail?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,400 ($4,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Vail expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Vail's studio median of $1,410 is +9% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Vail rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Vail ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Vail?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Tucson ($1,022), South Tucson ($713), Green Valley ($1,020).