1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wickenburg, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wickenburg, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,698 and +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Wickenburg
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 Wickenburg
Compare Wickenburg's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 2 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 3 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 4 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 5 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 6 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 7 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 8 | Glendale | $1,193 |
| 9 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 10 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
| 11 | Mesa | $1,219 |
| 12 | Phoenix | $1,237 |
| 13 | Prescott | $1,260 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,311 |
| 15 | Goodyear | $1,340 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,470 |
| 2 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $2,240 |
| 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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Wickenburg.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Wickenburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waddell, AZ | 36.8 mi | $2,470 | +$1,030 (+72%) |
| Buckeye, AZ | 37.5 mi | $2,055 | +$615 (+43%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 37.8 mi | $1,984 | +$544 (+38%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 38.2 mi | $1,590 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 41.6 mi | $2,140 | +$700 (+49%) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 43.5 mi | $1,620 | +$180 (+13%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 44.2 mi | $1,630 | +$190 (+13%) |
| Youngtown, AZ | 45.1 mi | $1,440 | — |
| Goodyear, AZ | 46.4 mi | $1,340 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 46.7 mi | $1,953 | +$513 (+36%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 49.7 mi | $1,810 | +$370 (+26%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 51.2 mi | $1,193 | $-247 (-17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Wickenburg — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wickenburg?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Wickenburg, Arizona is $1,440 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,698.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Wickenburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,600 ($4,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wickenburg expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wickenburg's 1-bedroom median of $1,440 is +3% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wickenburg rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Wickenburg ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Wickenburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Goodyear ($1,340), Glendale ($1,193).