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Rental Market Trends in Mesa, AZ

What is the average rent in Mesa, AZ?

$1,314/month

Average Rent

683 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,314 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $1,110 per month for a studio, $1,314 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,552 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,070 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,110/month
442 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,314/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,552/month
975 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,070/month
1,314 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,266/month
537 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,831/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,521/month
1,614 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,535/month
2,332 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,546/month
709 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,678/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,916/month
1,407 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,904/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,085/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,464/month
1,851 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mesa, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $26 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hot Date
$999/month
551 Sq Ft
Duke Manor
$1,012/month
583 Sq Ft
Casa Mesa
$1,042/month
496 Sq Ft
Garden Grove
$1,042/month
496 Sq Ft
Mesa Verde
$1,046/month
497 Sq Ft
Pace East
$1,206/month
661 Sq Ft
Del Camino Villas
$1,219/month
709 Sq Ft
Regency Estates
$1,230/month
680 Sq Ft
Harvey Homesites
$1,236/month
710 Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,242/month
604 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesa?

Based on current rent prices, Temple Historic District, Heritage Acres and Tierra Verde Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Temple Historic District
$3,119/month
759 Sq Ft
Heritage Acres
$2,291/month
780 Sq Ft
Tierra Verde Estates
$2,189/month
600 Sq Ft
Southwest Mesa Center
$2,068/month
728 Sq Ft
Scott Place
$1,889/month
782 Sq Ft
Evans Park
$1,889/month
782 Sq Ft
Sunset Manor
$1,889/month
782 Sq Ft
Riviera Gardens Park
$1,773/month
600 Sq Ft
Fuller Ranch
$1,741/month
681 Sq Ft
Oak Park Mesa
$1,741/month
681 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
$1,543/month
705 Sq Ft
Central Mesa
$1,468/month
658 Sq Ft
Superstition Springs
$1,580/month
729 Sq Ft
East Mesa
$1,567/month
753 Sq Ft
Dobson
$1,397/month
690 Sq Ft
The District at Mountain Vista
$1,551/month
766 Sq Ft
Red Mountain
$1,493/month
746 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesa
$1,685/month
617 Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,242/month
604 Sq Ft
Pace East II
$1,366/month
649 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 $1,314, you’ll want to make about $4,380 per month or $52,560 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

Glen at Mesa

Glen at Mesa

1233 N Mesa Dr,
Mesa, AZ 85201

2 Beds | $1,445 - $1,740

Be Mesa

Be Mesa

510 S Extension Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85210

1-2 Beds | $1,404 - $4,692

Lumina Mountain Vista

Lumina Mountain Vista

10631 E Southern Ave,
Mesa, AZ 85209

1-3 Beds | $1,459 - $2,201

The ONE @ Signal Butte

The ONE @ Signal Butte

10635 E Hampton Ave,
Mesa, AZ 85209

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,675 - $2,600

Property Management Companies in Mesa, AZ

AMC
AMC
  • 648

    Communities

  • 126,818

    Units

  • 259

    Cities

21 Communities in Mesa
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,264

    Communities

  • 906,744

    Units

  • 841

    Cities

18 Communities in Mesa
Chamberlin & Associates
Chamberlin & Associates
  • 64

    Communities

  • 10,257

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

9 Communities in Mesa
CAM Properties
CAM Properties
  • 77

    Communities

  • 10,670

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

9 Communities in Mesa
Bryten Real Estate Partners
Bryten Real Estate Partners
  • 116

    Communities

  • 27,036

    Units

  • 67

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 1,521

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

6 Communities in Mesa
Bridge Property Management
Bridge Property Management
  • 133

    Communities

  • 53,398

    Units

  • 76

    Cities

5 Communities in Mesa
RPM
RPM
  • 618

    Communities

  • 163,537

    Units

  • 239

    Cities

3 Communities in Mesa

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† 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 February 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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