Average Rent in Mesa, AZ and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Mesa, AZ

Average rent prices in Mesa have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,299, whereas a house costs $2,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Mesa run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.


Studio	$1,050	2%	38%
1 bedroom	$1,100	No Change	6%
2 bedroom	$1,449	1%	5%
3 bedroom	$2,195	1%	1%
4 bedroom	$2,750	2%	3%

		Listings
Alta Mesa	$1,999
Apache Wells	$4,000
Comite De Familias De Accion	$1,197
Comite De Families En Accion	$1,275
Dobson Ranch	$1,595
Downtown Mesa	$1,299
Leisure World	$3,300
Reed Park	$1,220
Superstition Springs	$2,065
The Groves	$1,278


Apartments	$1,299	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,499	3%	No Change
Houses	$2,225	1%	No Change
Rooms	$835	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,696

13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,851

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mesa, AZ is 8% lower than the median rent in Apache Junction, AZ.

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1d ago

8.6

Very good

6544 E University Dr

6544 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85205

1–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,117

Apartment for rent

Rent special

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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Rise at The District

1031 S Stewart, Mesa, AZ 85202

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$945–$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 14

Rent special

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Mesa Station Apartments

111 N Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203

1–2 beds

1 bath

$975–$1,938

Apartment for rent

Call

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mesa

Fresh, Modern, and Available - Move In Special

2262 E Broadway Rd #A, Mesa, AZ 85204

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mesa

Fresh, Modern, and Available - Move In Special

2262 E Broadway Rd #B, Mesa, AZ 85204

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Very good

2350 E Broadway Rd

2350 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

3d ago

7.8

Very good

2338 E Broadway Rd

2338 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

The Groves condo for rent in Mesa

3128 E Cicero St #202, Mesa, AZ 85213

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Condo for rent

Available Mar 27

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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 $1,696 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mesa?

Average rent prices in Mesa have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $253 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mesa?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa are Comite De Familias De Accion ($1,197/mo), Reed Park ($1,220/mo), and Comite De Families En Accion ($1,275/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mesa?

To comfortably afford rent in Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mesa?

Mesa's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures reflect recent market conditions, with one-bedrooms experiencing a 5.7% decline and two-bedrooms dropping 4.0% from the previous year.

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).