4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mesa, AZ
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Mesa, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +38% higher than the citywide median of $1,549 and +15% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Mesa
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Mesa
Compare Mesa's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,385 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $2,010 |
| 3 | Kingman | $2,025 |
| 4 | Glendale | $2,118 |
| 5 | Mesa (this page) | $2,143 |
| 6 | Fort Mohave | $2,160 |
| 7 | Phoenix | $2,183 |
| 8 | Sierra Vista | $2,255 |
| 9 | Tempe | $2,305 |
| 10 | Cottonwood | $2,350 |
| 11 | Goodyear | $2,350 |
| 12 | Lake Havasu City | $2,410 |
| 13 | Green Valley | $2,420 |
| 14 | Tucson | $2,428 |
| 15 | Prescott | $2,480 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $4,320 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $4,170 |
| 3 | Anthem | $4,170 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $3,960 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $3,781 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $3,750 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $3,590 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $3,545 |
| 9 | Surprise | $3,472 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $3,420 |
| 11 | Peoria | $3,418 |
| 12 | Vail | $3,350 |
| 13 | Oro Valley | $3,350 |
| 14 | Maricopa | $3,315 |
| 15 | Tolleson | $3,230 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Mesa.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Mesa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert, AZ | 7.3 mi | $2,794 | +$651 (+30%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 13.2 mi | $3,420 | +$1,277 (+60%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 13.4 mi | $2,610 | +$467 (+22%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 14 mi | $2,634 | +$491 (+23%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 14.2 mi | $2,305 | +$162 (+8%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 16.2 mi | $3,960 | +$1,817 (+85%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 16.3 mi | $3,781 | +$1,638 (+76%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 18.1 mi | $4,170 | +$2,027 (+95%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 20.1 mi | $3,545 | +$1,402 (+65%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 25.6 mi | $2,183 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 32.2 mi | $2,610 | +$467 (+22%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 35 mi | $2,118 | $-25 (-1%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Mesa — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Mesa?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Mesa, Arizona is $2,143 per month. This is +38% higher than the citywide median of $1,549.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Mesa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $85,720 ($7,143/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mesa expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Mesa's 4+ bedroom median of $2,143 is +15% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mesa rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with 4+ bedroom data, Mesa ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Mesa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Glendale ($2,118).