Apache County, AZ at a glance
Median household income
$41,438$3,453 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Apache County, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Apache County, AZ? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Apache County, AZ, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $810 | $9,720 | $32,400 | 23.5% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $903 | $10,836 | $36,120 | 26.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,175 | $14,100 | $47,000 | 34% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,599 | $19,188 | $63,960 | 46.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,828 | $21,936 | $73,120 | 52.9% |
What a typical income covers in Apache County, AZ
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $41,438 a year ($3,453 a month before tax).
What $41,438 leaves after Arizona taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arizona tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Apache County, AZ: common questions
What is the median household income in Apache County, AZ?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Apache County, AZ is $41,438 per year (approximately $3,453 per month).
What is the average rent in Apache County, AZ?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $810 for a studio, $903 for one bedroom, $1,175 for two, $1,599 for three and $1,828 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Apache County, AZ expensive to live in?
Prices there run 0.7% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Arizona is 100.7, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Apache County, AZ?
To keep a $1,175 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $47,000 a year, or $3,917 a month. That is 113% of what the typical household in Apache County, AZ earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Apache County, AZ?
On the local median income of $41,438 ($3,453 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $1,727 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,036 for everything else and $691 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,175 takes 68% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Apache County, AZ?
Homes in Arizona paid 15.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $137. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.