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Rental Market Trends in Mesa, AZ

What is the average rent in Mesa, AZ?

$1,268/month

Average Rent

682 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,268 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $1,126 per month for a studio, $1,268 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,501 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,050 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,126/month
447 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,268/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,501/month
974 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,050/month
1,286 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,202/month
530 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,714/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,349/month
1,607 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,117/month
2,289 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,424/month
742 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,533/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,759/month
1,314 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,841/month
1,071 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,129/month
1,419 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hot Date
$998/month
550 Sq Ft
Duke Manor
$1,005/month
560 Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,071/month
544 Sq Ft
Riviera Gardens Park
$1,072/month
600 Sq Ft
Fairway Estates
$1,093/month
531 Sq Ft
Holmes Park
$1,097/month
614 Sq Ft
Summer Place Village
$1,103/month
688 Sq Ft
Sherwood Manor
$1,136/month
687 Sq Ft
Regency Estates
$1,146/month
680 Sq Ft
Westwood Park
$1,146/month
715 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesa?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heritage Acres
$2,550/month
780 Sq Ft
Temple Historic District
$1,686/month
698 Sq Ft
East Mesa
$1,645/month
755 Sq Ft
Scott Place
$1,637/month
775 Sq Ft
Evans Park
$1,623/month
777 Sq Ft
Sienna at Riverview
$1,588/month
906 Sq Ft
Verde Groves
$1,563/month
608 Sq Ft
Sunset Manor
$1,554/month
767 Sq Ft
Riverview
$1,537/month
714 Sq Ft
The District at Mountain Vista
$1,525/month
745 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
$1,449/month
700 Sq Ft
Central Mesa
$1,292/month
652 Sq Ft
Superstition Springs
$1,503/month
740 Sq Ft
East Mesa
$1,645/month
755 Sq Ft
Dobson
$1,416/month
710 Sq Ft
Sunset Manor
$1,554/month
767 Sq Ft
Scott Place
$1,637/month
775 Sq Ft
Evans Park
$1,623/month
777 Sq Ft
Stewarts South Mesa
$1,229/month
553 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesa
$1,388/month
575 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 $1,268, you’ll want to make about $4,226 per month or $50,712 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

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10141 E Williams Field Rd,
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$1,461 - $5,928

1-3 Beds

Glen at Mesa

Glen at Mesa

1233 N Mesa Dr,
Mesa, AZ 85201

$1,400 - $1,755

2 Beds

Be Mesa

Be Mesa

510 S Extension Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85210

$1,320 - $2,856

1-2 Beds

Lumina Mountain Vista

Lumina Mountain Vista

10631 E Southern Ave,
Mesa, AZ 85209

$1,344 - $2,094

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Mesa, AZ

Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,425

    Communities

  • 946,878

    Units

  • 870

    Cities

20 Communities in Mesa
AMC
AMC
  • 672

    Communities

  • 132,497

    Units

  • 264

    Cities

19 Communities in Mesa
CAM Properties
CAM Properties
  • 77

    Communities

  • 10,264

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

10 Communities in Mesa
Chamberlin & Associates
Chamberlin & Associates
  • 59

    Communities

  • 9,209

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

9 Communities in Mesa
Bryten Real Estate Partners
Bryten Real Estate Partners
  • 113

    Communities

  • 27,316

    Units

  • 67

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 1,521

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

6 Communities in Mesa
Sundial Real Estate
Sundial Real Estate
  • 13

    Communities

  • 437

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

6 Communities in Mesa
Bridge Property Management
Bridge Property Management
  • 130

    Communities

  • 52,012

    Units

  • 75

    Cities

4 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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