1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waddell, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waddell, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $2,224 and +26% 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 | Winslow | $958 |
| 3 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 4 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 5 | Arizona City | $1,028 |
| 6 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 8 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 9 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 10 | Show Low | $1,170 |
| 11 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,193 |
| 13 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,213 |
| 15 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,240 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $2,163 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,830 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,810 |
| 15 | Waddell (this page) | $1,760 |
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 | +$380 (+22%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 5.4 mi | $1,984 | +$224 (+13%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 8.8 mi | $1,620 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 9.7 mi | $1,590 | $-170 (-10%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 10.3 mi | $1,440 | $-320 (-18%) |
| Goodyear, AZ | 11 mi | $1,344 | $-416 (-24%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 12 mi | $1,630 | $-130 (-7%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 12.9 mi | $1,810 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 15.6 mi | $1,953 | +$193 (+11%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 16.4 mi | $1,850 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 16.8 mi | $1,193 | $-567 (-32%) |
| Buckeye, AZ | 17.4 mi | $2,055 | +$295 (+17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Waddell — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waddell?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Waddell, Arizona is $1,760 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $2,224.
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 $70,400 ($5,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.85/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 $1,760 is +26% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 72th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waddell rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Waddell ranks #37 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Waddell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include El Mirage ($1,620), Sun City West ($1,590), Youngtown ($1,440).