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Average Rent in Mesa, AZ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Mesa, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,604/mo
▼ 8.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$945/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
101
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Mesa, AZ
16 listed units across 3 buildings in Mesa, AZ dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $194/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley King Properties | Unit 5 | $2,462 | $1,776 | $686 |
| Valley King Properties | Unit 10 | $1,776 | $1,295 | $481 |
| Valley King Properties | Unit 6 | $1,629 | $1,190 | $439 |
| Valley King Properties | Unit 4 | $1,474 | $1,120 | $354 |
| Valley King Properties | Unit 8 | $1,776 | $1,465 | $311 |
| Valley King Properties | Unit 12 | $1,776 | $1,474 | $302 |
| Valley King Properties | Unit 14 | $1,776 | $1,629 | $147 |
| Valley King Properties | Unit 9 | $1,465 | $1,318 | $147 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Mesa, AZ
Compare average rent across Mesa, AZ neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa 85203 | $1,802 | ▲ $52 | $1,549 | 1 | 14 |
| Mesa 85210 | $1,633 | ▼ $232 | $970 | 3 | 58 |
| Emerson Manor | $1,573 | ▼ $34 | $1,447 | 1 | 7 |
| Mesa 85202 | $1,410 | ▲ $31 | $945 | 3 | 22 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Mesa, AZ?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,604 per month across 8 apartment communities and 101 available units. Rents have decreased $139 (8.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Rise at The District starting at $945/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,496/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,379/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,746/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,032/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,462/mo.
Prices range from $945 to $2,829 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 18 units are currently listed.
Mesa, AZ Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,518 | - | 6 |
| July 2026 | $1,565 | +$47 | 7 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Mesa, AZ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Mesa, AZ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise at The District | $945/mo | $1,083/mo | 6 | 4.3 |
| Rise Broadway | $970/mo | $1,136/mo | 11 | 4.5 |
| Valley King Properties | $1,120/mo | $1,548/mo | 15 | 4.2 |
| Residences on First | $1,275/mo | $1,417/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
| Melody on Main | $1,280/mo | $1,772/mo | 44 | 4.7 |
| Westmount at The District | $1,307/mo | $1,307/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Luxe 1930 | $1,447/mo | $1,573/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Mesa, AZ
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$64,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,604/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($945/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Mesa, AZ is $78,779 , about 2% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Mesa, AZ
Overall prices in Mesa, AZ runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Mesa, AZ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,604 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $5,560/mo |
Population
507,478
Median household income
$78,779
Census median rent
$1,478/mo
Rent as % of income
31.8%
Median age
37.2
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Mesa, AZ Apartments
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