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What Is the Average Rent in Mesa city, Arizona?

$1,620/month 9.6%vs 2023 ($1,478)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Mesa city, Arizona is $1,620/month (±$25), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $408,000 (±$4,349), and the median household income is $82,752/year. The unemployment rate in Maricopa County, Arizona was 3.7% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Mesa city, Arizona

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,620
Median Home Value$408,000
Median Household Income$82,752
Total Housing Units198,498
Renter-Occupied Units70,659
Renter-Occupied Share36%
Households Paying 50%+ Income17,064 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.7%

How does Mesa city, Arizona compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Arizona.

Higher rent than 86% of cities in Arizona · 35th of 235

Cheapest: Bylas CDP($354)
Priciest: Paradise Valley town($3,501)
#CityValue
1Paradise Valley town$3,501
2Citrus Park CDP$2,863
3Saddlebrooke CDP$2,774
… 31 more …
35Mesa city(you are here)$1,620
… 197 more …
233Bylas CDP$354
234Cactus Flats CDP$239
235Chilchinbito CDP$233

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mesa city, Arizona?

The median gross rent in Mesa city, Arizona is $1,620/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Mesa city, Arizona?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Mesa city, Arizona is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Mesa city, Arizona?

The median home value in Mesa city, Arizona is $408,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Mesa city are rent-burdened?

In Mesa city, Arizona, 17,064 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Mesa city, Arizona?

The median household income in Mesa city, Arizona is $82,752/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,620 has a margin of error of ±$25. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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