Navona
10141 E Williams Field Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85212
$1,506 - $2,678
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Mesa, AZ
What is the average rent in Mesa, AZ?
$1,288/month
Average Rent
684 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,288 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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 $1,065 per month for a studio, $1,288 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,513 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,042 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Mesa, AZ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.9%, which averages out to $37 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 January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
52%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa?
Based on current rent prices, Duke Manor, Hot Date and Country Club are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesa?
Based on current rent prices, Temple Historic District, Crimson Crossing and Scott Place are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesa.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mesa, AZ?
Because the average rent in Mesa is $1,288, you’ll want to make about $4,293 per month or $51,516 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.
How does Mesa, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mesa, AZ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.