1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waddell, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waddell, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +8% higher than the citywide median of $2,288 and +77% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Waddell
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 Waddell
Compare Waddell'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 (this page) | $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 Waddell.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Waddell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 5 mi | $2,140 | $-330 (-13%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 5.4 mi | $1,984 | $-486 (-20%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 8.8 mi | $1,620 | $-850 (-34%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 9.7 mi | $1,590 | $-880 (-36%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 10.3 mi | $1,440 | $-1,030 (-42%) |
| Goodyear, AZ | 11 mi | $1,343 | $-1,127 (-46%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 12 mi | $1,630 | $-840 (-34%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 12.9 mi | $1,810 | $-660 (-27%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 15.6 mi | $1,953 | $-517 (-21%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 16.4 mi | $1,850 | $-620 (-25%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 16.8 mi | $1,203 | $-1,267 (-51%) |
| Buckeye, AZ | 17.4 mi | $2,055 | $-415 (-17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Waddell — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waddell?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Waddell, Arizona is $2,470 per month. This is +8% higher than the citywide median of $2,288.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Waddell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,800 ($8,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waddell expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Waddell's 1-bedroom median of $2,470 is +77% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waddell rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Waddell ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Waddell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Litchfield Park ($2,140), Surprise ($1,984), El Mirage ($1,620).