Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Marana, AZ?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.5% of gross income.

Marana rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).

Marana median rent
$2,216/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Arizona)
$96,719/yr
Rent as % of income
27.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,060, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,418/mo in rent. Marana's median rent of $2,216 leaves roughly $202/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 47.7 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a physical therapist salary

Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Arizona cities have lower median rent than Marana, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Queen Creek, AZ
$2,214/mo (27.5% of income)
Flagstaff, AZ
$2,211/mo (27.4% of income)
Fountain Hills, AZ
$2,208/mo (27.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Marana, AZ?

Median rent in Marana is $2,216 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arizona earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 27.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Marana?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arizona (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. Marana's current median rent is $2,216/mo, which leaves a $202/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Marana?

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Arizona works roughly 47.7 hours a month to cover Marana's median rent of $2,216.

Where is rent cheaper than Marana for a physical therapist?

Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Queen Creek ($2,214/mo), Flagstaff ($2,211/mo), Fountain Hills ($2,208/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Arizona state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Marana, AZ. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.