← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Mesa, AZ, over the past three years
Rent in Mesa, AZ
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,538
1-year change
+0.2%
3-year change
−1.3%
Metro, 1-year change
+0.7%
Rents in Mesa rose +0.2%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +0.2% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Mesa, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,538 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,538 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,538 |
| May 2026 | $1,540 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,541 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,536 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,526 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,521 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,521 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,525 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,526 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,532 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,534 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,543 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,544 |
| May 2025 | $1,553 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,555 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,550 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,544 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,533 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,535 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,541 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,555 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,565 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,568 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,567 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,563 |
| May 2024 | $1,559 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,554 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,548 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,537 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,529 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,528 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,539 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,551 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,561 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,559 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,850 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,180 |
City typical rent × AZ bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 85201 | $1,372 | +2.8% |
| 85202 | $1,359 | −1.2% |
| 85203 | $1,339 | +2.0% |
| 85204 | $1,387 | −1.8% |
| 85205 | $1,775 | +1.8% |
| 85206 | $1,679 | −1.0% |
| 85207 | $2,169 | −0.2% |
| 85208 | $1,918 | +1.2% |
| 85209 | $1,862 | −0.6% |
| 85210 | $1,420 | +1.9% |
| 85212 | $2,156 | −0.4% |
| 85213 | $1,605 | +2.2% |
| 85215 | $2,228 | +4.1% |
Negotiating a renewal in Mesa
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Mesa, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.8% to +4.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.