Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Mesa, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Mesa, AZ rent slipped 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,664/month. Renters today are paying $69 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Mesa sits 13.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 925 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Mesa rent for $1,075/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,109/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,452/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,140 and $2,700/month respectively. The 4+ bedroom segment commands the highest median rent among bedroom types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Estate Grove Valencia Est rents fell 76.5% year over year to $1,233/month across 18 rentals, and Northgrove dropped 68.8% to $1,600/month with 21 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 8.3% drop and show localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Mesa
$1,664/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Mesa is $1,664 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $266 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mesa
925
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mesa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mesa, AZ
Average rent prices in Mesa have decreased by 1% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Mesa run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,362.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 | 2% |  42% | |
1 bedroom | $1,109 | 7% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,452 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,140 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 4% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alta Mesa | $1,998 | |
Comite De Familias De Accion | $1,197 | |
Comite De Families En Accion | $1,099 | |
Dobson Ranch | $1,667 | |
Downtown Mesa | $1,285 | |
Leisure World | $3,250 | |
N Center Neighborhood | $1,629 | |
Reed Park | $1,150 | |
Superstition Springs | $2,069 | |
The Groves | $1,475 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,492 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,195 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $814 | 70% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
42%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,109
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,452
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,140
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Downtown Mesa
Average rent
$1,285
Leisure World
Average rent
$3,250
Superstition Springs
Average rent
$2,069
Reed Park
Average rent
$1,150
Dobson Ranch
Average rent
$1,667
Comite De Families En Accion
Average rent
$1,099
Alta Mesa
Average rent
$1,998
The Groves
Average rent
$1,475
Comite De Familias De Accion
Average rent
$1,197
N Center Neighborhood
Average rent
$1,629
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,492
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$814
Last 30 days
70%
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
14%lower than the national median
7%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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2%Discover rentals in Mesa, AZ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mesa
9062 E Fairfield St #1, Mesa, AZ 85207
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 19
1d ago
547 W 10th St, Mesa, AZ 85201
1 bed
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Casa Mesa townhouse for rent in Mesa
225 N Standage #122, Mesa, AZ 85201
4 beds
2.5 baths
$800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Mesa
2 beds
2 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 13
5d+ ago
Apache Wells house for rent in Mesa
3055 N Red Mtn #212, Mesa, AZ 85207
4 beds
3 baths
$12,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mesa
1363 S Vineyard, Mesa, AZ 85210
Studio
0 baths
$9,347
House for rent
5d+ ago
Dobson Ranch house for rent in Mesa
2445 S Catarina, Mesa, AZ 85202
4 beds
2 baths
$8,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Mesa Grande house for rent in Mesa
860 N Riverview, Mesa, AZ 85201
Studio
0 baths
$7,075
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
151 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,360
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
1d ago
Verified
6745 E Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa, AZ 85206
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,435–$2,424
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1006 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,197–$1,247
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1006 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,197–$1,247
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2240 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$899–$1,149
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2010 N Lazona Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203
2 beds
1 bath
$1,197–$1,199
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
3030 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,350
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
151 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,360
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
1d ago
Verified
6745 E Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa, AZ 85206
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,435–$2,424
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
9411 E Cadence Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85212
3 beds
2 baths
$2,049–$2,401
Price drop
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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 $1,664 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mesa?
Average rent prices in Mesa have decreased by 1% 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 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $266 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mesa?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mesa are Comite De Families En Accion ($1,099/mo), Reed Park ($1,150/mo), and Comite De Familias De Accion ($1,197/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mesa?
To comfortably afford rent in Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mesa?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Mesa average around $1,180/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,470/month.
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).