Studio Apartment Rent in Yuma, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Yuma, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,493 and +12% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Yuma
Compare Yuma's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 3 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 4 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 7 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 8 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 10 | Mesa | $1,110 |
| 11 | Phoenix | $1,128 |
| 12 | Yuma (this page) | $1,137 |
| 13 | Prescott Valley | $1,160 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,195 |
| 15 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,250 |
| 2 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Yuma.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Yuma |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | 83.3 mi | $910 | $-227 (-20%) |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 115.9 mi | $1,210 | +$73 (+6%) |
| Twentynine Palms, CA | 124.3 mi | $1,370 | +$233 (+20%) |
| Buckeye, AZ | 127.2 mi | $1,870 | +$733 (+64%) |
| Wickenburg, AZ | 128.5 mi | $1,320 | +$183 (+16%) |
| Indio, CA | 141.2 mi | $1,715 | +$578 (+51%) |
| La Quinta, CA | 141.5 mi | $1,880 | +$743 (+65%) |
| Waddell, AZ | 143.5 mi | $2,250 | +$1,113 (+98%) |
| Goodyear, AZ | 143.5 mi | $1,220 | +$83 (+7%) |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 144.7 mi | $1,950 | +$813 (+72%) |
| Surprise, AZ | 148.4 mi | $1,808 | +$671 (+59%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 149.5 mi | $1,650 | +$513 (+45%) |
Studio rent in Yuma — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Yuma?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Yuma, Arizona is $1,137 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,493.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Yuma?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,480 ($3,790/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Yuma expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Yuma's studio median of $1,137 is +12% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Yuma rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with studio data, Yuma ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Yuma?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include El Centro ($910).