ZIP 85041
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Rent by unit size
Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).
12-month history
Last updated: October 17, 2026
What the numbers show
December. Asking rents in ZIP 85041 usually run 1% below trend in December and 1% above it in August, about $44 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.
Rent in ZIP 85041 is 0.2% below its high of $2,183 in February 2025, at $2,178 as of September 2026.
Rent in ZIP 85041 changed +0.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.
From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85041 rose 54.3% while median household income rose 38.1% ($54,546 to $75,301). Rent outpaced income.
Rent in ZIP 85041 is 44.8% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.
Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.
30% of the median household income ($75,301) is $1,883 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,670); a 3-bedroom is $2,230.
38th cheapest of 43 ZIP codes in Phoenix.
ZIP 85042, 4 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,647/mo), about $6,400 a year in savings.
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85041. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.
Who lives here
ZIP 85041 (Phoenix, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How ZIP 85041 in Phoenix, AZ has changed in 5 years
Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85041 in Phoenix, AZ has increased by $429 per month, settling near $2,178 after starting the period at $1,749. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,416 in 2021 to $75,301 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 62,369 to 63,862 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17% to 19.7%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85041 in Phoenix, AZ market of 2021.
Discussions about ZIP 85041
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Tips for renters in ZIP 85041
Last updated: October 17, 2026
ZIP code 85041 covers Phoenix, AZ. The median rent here is $2,178/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.
At 35% of local median household income ($75,301/yr), ZIP 85041 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85041?
Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85041?
When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 85041?
Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 85041?
How does ZIP 85041 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?
How does ZIP 85041 compare to the rest of Phoenix?
At $2,178/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 85041's median household income ($75,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Be the first to submit your rent for this ZIP.
No discussions yet.