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Rental Market Trends in Mesa, AZ

What is the average rent in Mesa, AZ?

$1,270/month

Average Rent

682 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,270 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/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 $1,074 per month for a studio, $1,270 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,499 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,028 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,074/month
434 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,270/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,499/month
976 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,028/month
1,286 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,284/month
498 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,736/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,367/month
1,611 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,336/month
2,301 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,448/month
708 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,576/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,208/month
1,361 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,841/month
1,069 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,103/month
1,385 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,564/month
1,903 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mesa, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.7%, which averages out to $33 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, Duke Manor, Hot Date and Country Club are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Duke Manor
$958/month
550 Sq Ft
Hot Date
$964/month
550 Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,046/month
533 Sq Ft
Fairway Estates
$1,087/month
519 Sq Ft
Del Camino Villas
$1,097/month
683 Sq Ft
Tierra Verde Estates
$1,146/month
600 Sq Ft
Westwood Park
$1,150/month
720 Sq Ft
Sherwood Manor
$1,172/month
736 Sq Ft
Summer Place Village
$1,175/month
688 Sq Ft
Alma Estates
$1,203/month
669 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesa?

Based on current rent prices, Heritage Acres, Sonora and Corta Bella are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Heritage Acres
$2,051/month
777 Sq Ft
Sonora
$1,734/month
872 Sq Ft
Corta Bella
$1,734/month
872 Sq Ft
Temple Historic District
$1,726/month
710 Sq Ft
Scott Place
$1,645/month
785 Sq Ft
Sienna at Riverview
$1,618/month
916 Sq Ft
East Mesa
$1,601/month
751 Sq Ft
Sunset Manor
$1,559/month
775 Sq Ft
The District at Mountain Vista
$1,540/month
747 Sq Ft
Riverview
$1,510/month
763 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
$1,426/month
698 Sq Ft
Central Mesa
$1,269/month
649 Sq Ft
Superstition Springs
$1,467/month
731 Sq Ft
East Mesa
$1,601/month
751 Sq Ft
Dobson
$1,418/month
712 Sq Ft
Stewarts South Mesa
$1,259/month
555 Sq Ft
Sunset Manor
$1,559/month
775 Sq Ft
Alma Estates
$1,203/month
669 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesa
$1,355/month
580 Sq Ft
Scott Place
$1,645/month
785 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 $1,270, you’ll want to make about $4,233 per month or $50,796 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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Avia 266

Avia 266

2354 W University Dr,
Mesa, AZ 85201

$1,111 - $1,674

Studio - 2 Beds

Lumina Mountain Vista

Lumina Mountain Vista

10631 E Southern Ave,
Mesa, AZ 85209

$1,409 - $2,039

1-3 Beds

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The ONE @ Signal Butte

10635 E Hampton Ave,
Mesa, AZ 85209

$1,509 - $2,450

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Mesa, AZ

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Greystar
  • 3,452

    Communities

  • 952,367

    Units

  • 875

    Cities

20 Communities in Mesa
AMC
AMC
  • 654

    Communities

  • 128,489

    Units

  • 254

    Cities

19 Communities in Mesa
CAM Properties
CAM Properties
  • 82

    Communities

  • 10,135

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 9,228

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

9 Communities in Mesa
Bryten Real Estate Partners
Bryten Real Estate Partners
  • 112

    Communities

  • 27,117

    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

  • 423

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 52,028

    Units

  • 74

    Cities

4 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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