Studio Apartment Rent in Waddell, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waddell, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $2,288 and +74% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Waddell
Compare Waddell's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 3 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 4 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 5 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 6 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 7 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 8 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 9 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 10 | Glendale | $1,098 |
| 11 | Mesa | $1,117 |
| 12 | Phoenix | $1,130 |
| 13 | Yuma | $1,137 |
| 14 | Prescott Valley | $1,160 |
| 15 | Tempe | $1,203 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell (this page) | $2,250 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $2,170 |
| 3 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 9 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,650 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Waddell.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waddell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 5 mi | $1,950 | $-300 (-13%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 5.4 mi | $1,808 | $-442 (-20%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 8.8 mi | $1,480 | $-770 (-34%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 9.7 mi | $1,450 | $-800 (-36%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 10.3 mi | $1,320 | $-930 (-41%) |
| Goodyear, AZ | 11 mi | $1,222 | $-1,028 (-46%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 12 mi | $1,490 | $-760 (-34%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 12.9 mi | $1,650 | $-600 (-27%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 15.6 mi | $1,780 | $-470 (-21%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 16.4 mi | $1,690 | $-560 (-25%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 16.8 mi | $1,098 | $-1,152 (-51%) |
| Buckeye, AZ | 17.4 mi | $1,870 | $-380 (-17%) |
Studio rent in Waddell — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waddell?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waddell, Arizona is $2,250 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $2,288.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waddell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,000 ($7,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waddell expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waddell's studio median of $2,250 is +74% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waddell rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with studio data, Waddell ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waddell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Litchfield Park ($1,950), Surprise ($1,808), El Mirage ($1,480).