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Rental Market Trends in Mesa, AZ

What is the average rent in Mesa, AZ?

$1,301/month

Average Rent

682 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,301 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,636/month, making renting in Mesa more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mesa, you can expect to pay about $1,141 per month for a studio, $1,301 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,554 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,128 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,141/month
449 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,301/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,554/month
976 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,128/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,301/month
545 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,835/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,394/month
1,599 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,438/month
2,370 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,412/month
730 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,585/month
900 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,925/month
1,115 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,885/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,224/month
1,401 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,670/month
1,795 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mesa, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.5%, which averages out to $32 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Mesa, AZ
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mesa, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa?

Based on current rent prices, Hot Date, Duke Manor and Ko Ko Palms are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hot Date
$1,005/month
550 Sq Ft
Duke Manor
$1,005/month
550 Sq Ft
Ko Ko Palms
$1,086/month
600 Sq Ft
Westwood Park
$1,158/month
716 Sq Ft
Harvey Homesites
$1,158/month
716 Sq Ft
Pace East
$1,201/month
606 Sq Ft
Regency Estates
$1,205/month
680 Sq Ft
Continental Townhouses
$1,224/month
605 Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,229/month
571 Sq Ft
Greenfield Park
$1,246/month
630 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesa?

Based on current rent prices, Temple Historic District, Southwest Mesa Center and Scott Place are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Temple Historic District
$2,618/month
685 Sq Ft
Southwest Mesa Center
$2,136/month
731 Sq Ft
Scott Place
$1,900/month
782 Sq Ft
Evans Park
$1,900/month
782 Sq Ft
Sunset Manor
$1,823/month
776 Sq Ft
Alma Meadows
$1,774/month
624 Sq Ft
Fuller Ranch
$1,735/month
677 Sq Ft
Oak Park Mesa
$1,735/month
677 Sq Ft
Sonora
$1,723/month
884 Sq Ft
Corta Bella
$1,723/month
884 Sq Ft

Which Mesa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Mesa with the most apartments available are East Valley, Central Mesa and Superstition Springs .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Valley
$1,539/month
699 Sq Ft
Central Mesa
$1,463/month
650 Sq Ft
Superstition Springs
$1,563/month
723 Sq Ft
East Mesa
$1,606/month
751 Sq Ft
Dobson
$1,340/month
691 Sq Ft
Red Mountain
$1,492/month
735 Sq Ft
Riverview
$1,377/month
633 Sq Ft
Stewarts South Mesa
$1,310/month
561 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesa
$1,688/month
608 Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,229/month
571 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mesa, AZ?

Because the average rent in Mesa is $1,301, you’ll want to make about $4,336 per month or $52,032 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment communities in Mesa we think you'll love

Navona

Navona

10141 E Williams Field Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85212

1-3 Beds | $1,515 - $4,356

Glen at Mesa

Glen at Mesa

1233 N Mesa Dr,
Mesa, AZ 85201

2 Beds | $1,525 - $1,740

Be Mesa

Be Mesa

510 S Extension Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85210

1-2 Beds | $1,412 - $5,201

Lumina Mountain Vista

Lumina Mountain Vista

10631 E Southern Ave,
Mesa, AZ 85209

1-3 Beds | $1,359 - $2,199

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  • 262

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21 Communities in Mesa
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  • 3,267

    Communities

  • 909,043

    Units

  • 842

    Cities

18 Communities in Mesa
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Chamberlin & Associates
  • 59

    Communities

  • 9,635

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

9 Communities in Mesa
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CAM Properties
  • 79

    Communities

  • 10,812

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

9 Communities in Mesa
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Bryten Real Estate Partners
  • 118

    Communities

  • 27,849

    Units

  • 69

    Cities

8 Communities in Mesa
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Cal-Am Properties, Inc.
  • 12

    Communities

  • 1,521

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

6 Communities in Mesa
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Bridge Property Management
  • 135

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  • 53,840

    Units

  • 76

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5 Communities in Mesa
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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