Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in New River, AZ?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 45.1% of gross income.
New River rent: February 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).
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 New River, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in New River, AZ?
Median rent in New River is $3,632 a month. A typical physical therapist in Arizona earns about $96,719 a year, which makes that rent 45.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in New River?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Arizona (~$96,719/yr) supports up to $2,418 a month in rent. New River's current median rent is $3,632/mo, which is $1,214/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in New River?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Arizona works roughly 78.1 hours a month to cover New River's median rent of $3,632.
Where is rent cheaper than New River for a physical therapist?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Paradise Valley ($2,905/mo), Sedona ($2,712/mo), Sedona ($2,706/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.