salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (79.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,840 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 62 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Apache Junction?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Apache Junction
| Size | Apache Junction | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $924 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $984 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,843 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Apache Junction overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Apache Junction, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Apache Junction
Life in Apache Junction
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Apache Junction?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $478 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $211,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Apache Junction, AZ?
Renting in Apache Junction costs a median of about $1,946 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Apache Junction?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,840 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Apache Junction cheap or expensive?
Apache Junction is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.5% of the typical household income of $65,762. It ranks 62nd cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Apache Junction?
The median homeowner in Apache Junction pays $908 a year in property taxes, about 0.43% of the median home value.
Is Apache Junction more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Apache Junction?
The median home value in Apache Junction is $211,500, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
41,058 people live in Apache Junction. Numbers are typical (middle) values.