Rent in Mesa, AZ
Across Mesa's 19 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,702 a month, with figures from $1,392–$2,240. The highest typical rent is in 85212 ($1,899) and the lowest in 85205 ($1,432). Owner-occupied homes in Maricopa County pay about 0.44% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400 | $1,160–$1,845 | 19 |
| 1 bed | $1,500 | $983–$1,930 | 19 |
| 2 beds | $1,702 | $1,392–$2,240 | 19 |
| 3 beds | $2,227 | $1,793–$2,950 | 19 |
| 4 beds | $2,550 | $1,685–$3,500+ | 19 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Mesa ZIP codes
2 beds- 85201$1,486–$1,510
- 85202$1,700–$1,702
- 85203$1,510–$1,552
- 85204$1,530–$1,552
- 85205$1,413–$1,450
- 85206$1,785–$1,800
- 85207$1,640–$1,700
- 85208$1,404–$1,650
- 85209$1,801–$1,930
- 85210$1,569–$1,570
- 85211$1,734–$1,740
- 85212$1,558–$2,240
- 85213$1,623–$1,780
- 85214$1,734–$1,740
- 85215$1,392–$1,990
- 85216$1,734–$1,740
- 85274$1,734–$1,740
- 85275$1,734–$1,740
- 85277$1,734–$1,740
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Mesa, AZ?
- About $1,702 a month: the median of the typical rents in 19 ZIP codes, which range from $1,392–$2,240. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Mesa, AZ?
- About $1,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 19 ZIP codes, which range from $983–$1,930. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Mesa, AZ?
- About $2,227 a month: the median of the typical rents in 19 ZIP codes, which range from $1,793–$2,950. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Mesa, AZ?
- About $1,400 a month: the median of the typical rents in 19 ZIP codes, which range from $1,160–$1,845. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Mesa, AZ?
- About $2,550 a month: the median of the typical rents in 19 ZIP codes, which range from $1,685–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Mesa ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 85212 has the highest typical rent at $1,899 a month, and 85205 the lowest at $1,432.
- What is the property tax rate in Mesa, AZ?
- Owner-occupied homes in Maricopa County pay a typical 0.44% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Mesa rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).