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Rental Market Trends in Mesa, AZ

What is the average rent in Mesa, AZ?

$1,284/month

Average Rent

686 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

Mesa, AZ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,284 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Mesa more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Mesa average $1,076 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Mesa average $1,284 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Mesa average $1,518 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Mesa average $2,111 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,076/month
445 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,284/month
686 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,518/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,111/month
1,341 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,457/month
583 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,157/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,537/month
1,569 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,772/month
2,323 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,203/month
648 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,565/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,842/month
1,111 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,321/month
1,488 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mesa, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $28 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Mesa, AZ
Last Updated June 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
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa?

Based on current rent prices, Country Club, Central Mesa and Dobson are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,039/month
532 Sq Ft
Central Mesa
$1,280/month
643 Sq Ft
Dobson
$1,406/month
703 Sq Ft
Red Mountain
$1,421/month
693 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesa
$1,438/month
641 Sq Ft
East Valley
$1,466/month
700 Sq Ft
Superstition Springs
$1,488/month
742 Sq Ft
East Mesa
$1,651/month
749 Sq Ft
Riverview
$1,689/month
654 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesa?

Based on current rent prices, Riverview, East Mesa and Superstition Springs are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverview
$1,689/month
654 Sq Ft
East Mesa
$1,651/month
749 Sq Ft
Superstition Springs
$1,488/month
742 Sq Ft
East Valley
$1,466/month
700 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesa
$1,438/month
641 Sq Ft
Red Mountain
$1,421/month
693 Sq Ft
Dobson
$1,406/month
703 Sq Ft
Central Mesa
$1,280/month
643 Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,039/month
532 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
$1,466/month
700 Sq Ft
Central Mesa
$1,280/month
643 Sq Ft
Superstition Springs
$1,488/month
742 Sq Ft
East Mesa
$1,651/month
749 Sq Ft
Dobson
$1,406/month
703 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesa
$1,438/month
641 Sq Ft
Country Club
$1,039/month
532 Sq Ft
Red Mountain
$1,421/month
693 Sq Ft
Riverview
$1,689/month
654 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 $1,284, you’ll want to make about $4,280 per month or $51,360 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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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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Apartment Averages

Country Club

Mesa, AZ

Riverview

Mesa, AZ

Studio
$907/month
$893/month
One Bedroom
$1,009/month
$1,368/month
Two Bedroom
$1,363/month
$1,602/month
Three Bedroom
$1,826/month
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Apartment communities in Mesa we think you'll love

Navona

Navona

10141 E Williams Field Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85212

$1,712 - $3,261 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

IMT Riverview

IMT Riverview

711 N Evergreen Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85201

$1,598 - $2,028 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Cortland Mountain Vista

Cortland Mountain Vista

1304 S 105th Pl,
Mesa, AZ 85209

$1,329 - $2,245 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Island Palms

Island Palms

5315 E Broadway Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85206

$1,375 - $1,615

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Mesa, AZ

Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,523

    Communities

  • 968,848

    Units

  • 898

    Cities

19 Communities in Mesa
AMC
AMC
  • 600

    Communities

  • 120,468

    Units

  • 245

    Cities

19 Communities in Mesa
Bryten Real Estate Partners
Bryten Real Estate Partners
  • 121

    Communities

  • 29,482

    Units

  • 71

    Cities

8 Communities in Mesa
Chamberlin & Associates
Chamberlin & Associates
  • 55

    Communities

  • 8,827

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

8 Communities in Mesa
CAM Properties
CAM Properties
  • 76

    Communities

  • 9,876

    Units

  • 14

    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
  • 142

    Communities

  • 53,995

    Units

  • 78

    Cities

4 Communities in Mesa
Highmark Residential
Highmark Residential
  • 206

    Communities

  • 59,368

    Units

  • 111

    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 June 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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