1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Yuma, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Yuma, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,493 and +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Yuma
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 Yuma
Compare Yuma'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 (this page) | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Yuma.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Yuma |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | 83.3 mi | $1,020 | $-123 (-11%) |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 115.9 mi | $1,210 | +$67 (+6%) |
| Twentynine Palms, CA | 124.3 mi | $1,450 | +$307 (+27%) |
| Buckeye, AZ | 127.2 mi | $2,055 | +$912 (+80%) |
| Wickenburg, AZ | 128.5 mi | $1,440 | +$297 (+26%) |
| Indio, CA | 141.2 mi | $1,790 | +$647 (+57%) |
| La Quinta, CA | 141.5 mi | $1,960 | +$817 (+71%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 143.5 mi | $2,470 | +$1,327 (+116%) |
| Goodyear, AZ | 143.5 mi | $1,340 | +$197 (+17%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 144.7 mi | $2,140 | +$997 (+87%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 148.4 mi | $1,984 | +$841 (+74%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 149.5 mi | $1,810 | +$667 (+58%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Yuma — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Yuma?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Yuma, Arizona is $1,143 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,493.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Yuma?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,720 ($3,810/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Yuma expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Yuma's 1-bedroom median of $1,143 is +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Yuma rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Yuma ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Yuma?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include El Centro ($1,020).