Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Mesa, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Mesa, AZ rent slipped 8.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $145 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Mesa sits 13.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 871 total rentals providing a moderate market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Mesa run around $1,065/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,167/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,449/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,145/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,595/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northgrove rents fell 90.1% year over year to $1,275/month across 22 rentals, and Lehi Community Improvement dropped 85.3% to $1,235/month across 21 rentals. These large declines show significant local variation in Mesa's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Mesa
$1,650/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Mesa is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mesa
871
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mesa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mesa, AZ
Average rent prices in Mesa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Mesa, AZ
Rent prices in Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mesa is $1,301, whereas a house costs $2,199. 1-bedroom apartments in Mesa run $1,244 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,065 |  2% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,167 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,449 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,145 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 5% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alta Mesa | $1,800 | |
Comite De Familias De Accion | $1,420 | |
Comite De Families En Accion | $1,185 | |
Dobson Ranch | $1,872 | |
Downtown Mesa | $1,247 | |
Kleinman Park Neighborhood | $1,572 | |
Leisure World | $3,350 | |
Reed Park | $1,099 | |
Superstition Springs | $1,982 | |
The Groves | $1,217 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,301 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,395 | 6% | 5% | |
Houses | $2,199 | 2% | 1% | |
Rooms | $835 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,065
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,167
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,449
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,145
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
Downtown Mesa
Average rent
$1,247
Leisure World
Average rent
$3,350
Reed Park
Average rent
$1,099
The Groves
Average rent
$1,217
Comite De Families En Accion
Average rent
$1,185
Dobson Ranch
Average rent
$1,872
Kleinman Park Neighborhood
Average rent
$1,572
Alta Mesa
Average rent
$1,800
Superstition Springs
Average rent
$1,982
Comite De Familias De Accion
Average rent
$1,420
Apartments
Average rent
$1,301
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$835
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mesa, AZ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Mesa, AZ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mesa and Apache Junction by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mesa
13%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mesa, AZ is 6% lower than the median rent in Apache Junction, AZ.
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2%Discover rentals in Mesa, AZ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mesa
835 S Stapley Dr #A, Mesa, AZ 85204
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Mesa
159 E Ingram St #01, Mesa, AZ 85201
2 beds
1 bath
$849
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
15h ago
Reed Park apartment for rent in Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mesa
124 E Ingram St #A, Mesa, AZ 85201
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
2d ago
House for rent in Mesa
7364 E Drummer Ave, Mesa, AZ 85208
3 beds
2 baths
$18,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Mesa
3300 E Broadway Rd #191, Mesa, AZ 85204
2 beds
2 baths
$16,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apache Wells house for rent in Mesa
3055 N Red Mtn #212, Mesa, AZ 85207
4 beds
3 baths
$12,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mesa
6908 E Peralta Cir, Mesa, AZ 85212
3 beds
2.5 baths
$9,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
15h ago
Verified
265 N Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005–$1,125
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
6745 E Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa, AZ 85206
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,438–$2,404
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
139 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,352–$2,254
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
12h ago
Verified
1006 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
2 beds
2 baths
$1,344–$1,426
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
9733 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,096–$1,503
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1033 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$905–$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1415 N. Country Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$869–$2,221
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
265 N Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005–$1,125
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
6745 E Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa, AZ 85206
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,438–$2,404
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
139 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,352–$2,254
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
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Frequently asked questions for Mesa, AZ
Quick answers to common questions about the Mesa rental market.
How much is rent in Mesa?
The average rent in Mesa is $1,650 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mesa?
Average rent prices in Mesa have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mesa is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mesa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa are Reed Park ($1,099/mo), Comite De Families En Accion ($1,185/mo), and The Groves ($1,217/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mesa?
To comfortably afford rent in Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mesa?
December is the best time to apartment hunt in Mesa, offering both the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition among renters, with roughly a 6% price difference compared to peak July rates.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).