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Rental Market Trends in Mesa, AZ

What is the average rent in Mesa, AZ?

$1,300/month

Average Rent

684 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,300 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,094 per month for a studio, $1,300 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,525 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,109 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,094/month
443 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,300/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,525/month
978 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,109/month
1,341 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,292/month
624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,093/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,481/month
1,562 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,605/month
2,260 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,345/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,593/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,319/month
754 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,866/month
1,104 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,241/month
1,404 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mesa, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $8 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Mesa, AZ
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mesa, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
51% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa?

Based on current rent prices, Pioneer Protectors, Del Camino Villas and Hot Date are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pioneer Protectors
$1,031/month
581 Sq Ft
Del Camino Villas
$1,031/month
675 Sq Ft
Hot Date
$1,041/month
550 Sq Ft
Duke Manor
$1,041/month
550 Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,105/month
528 Sq Ft
Fairway Estates
$1,124/month
508 Sq Ft
Pace East
$1,136/month
629 Sq Ft
Garden Grove
$1,168/month
500 Sq Ft
Mesa Verde
$1,168/month
500 Sq Ft
The Ranch
$1,276/month
717 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Temple Historic District
$2,017/month
767 Sq Ft
Crimson Crossing
$1,794/month
803 Sq Ft
Scott Place
$1,682/month
777 Sq Ft
Sienna at Riverview
$1,602/month
881 Sq Ft
Riverview
$1,582/month
695 Sq Ft
East Mesa
$1,573/month
760 Sq Ft
Villa Mesa
$1,565/month
746 Sq Ft
Country Village
$1,552/month
754 Sq Ft
Marlborough at Dana Ranch
$1,506/month
720 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesa
$1,493/month
618 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
$1,460/month
700 Sq Ft
Central Mesa
$1,294/month
642 Sq Ft
Superstition Springs
$1,453/month
740 Sq Ft
East Mesa
$1,573/month
760 Sq Ft
Dobson
$1,360/month
683 Sq Ft
Stewarts South Mesa
$1,286/month
554 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesa
$1,493/month
618 Sq Ft
Alma Estates
$1,293/month
681 Sq Ft
The District at Mountain Vista
$1,472/month
751 Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,105/month
528 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 $1,300, you’ll want to make about $4,333 per month or $51,996 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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Mesa, AZ

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Apartment Averages

Pioneer Protectors

Mesa, AZ

Temple Historic District

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Apartment communities in Mesa we think you'll love

Navona

Navona

10141 E Williams Field Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85212

$1,664 - $3,380 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

IMT Riverview

IMT Riverview

711 N Evergreen Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85201

$1,500 - $2,235

1-2 Beds

Ascend at Longbow Highpoint

Ascend at Longbow Highpoint

2950 N Recker Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85215

$1,466 - $2,392 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Cortland Mountain Vista

Cortland Mountain Vista

1304 S 105th Pl,
Mesa, AZ 85209

$1,367 - $7,257 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Mesa, AZ

Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,490

    Communities

  • 960,425

    Units

  • 892

    Cities

20 Communities in Mesa
AMC
AMC
  • 610

    Communities

  • 122,181

    Units

  • 242

    Cities

18 Communities in Mesa
Chamberlin & Associates
Chamberlin & Associates
  • 57

    Communities

  • 9,031

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

8 Communities in Mesa
CAM Properties
CAM Properties
  • 77

    Communities

  • 9,884

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 28,610

    Units

  • 68

    Cities

6 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
  • 142

    Communities

  • 53,995

    Units

  • 78

    Cities

4 Communities in Mesa
Highmark Residential
Highmark Residential
  • 208

    Communities

  • 60,049

    Units

  • 114

    Cities

3 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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