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ZIP 85119

Pop. 25,420·Pinal County·103rd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,706/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$259
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85119 · $1,706
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,530/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,472/yr
At $1,706/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyPinal County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85119 (Apache Junction, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,420
Median income
$71,585
Median age
51.6
Renters
20.1%
Age distribution
14.8%
18.4%
19.9%
13%
33.9%
Under 1814.8%
18–3418.4%
35–5419.9%
55–6413%
65+33.9%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
78.6%
18.6%
White78.6%
Black1.7%
Hispanic18.6%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
33.2%
36.1%
22.6%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college36.1%
Bachelor's+22.6%
Housing tenure
79.9%
20.1%
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85119 in Apache Junction, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,028 → $71,585
up 17.3%
Population
23,792 → 25,420
up 6.8%
Renter share
21.7% → 20.1%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
23.8% → 22.6%
-1.2 pts

Median household income grew from $61,028 to $71,585 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 23,792 to 25,420 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.8% change. About 20.1% of households rent today, against 21.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85119 covers Apache Junction, AZ. The median rent here is $1,706/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($71,585/yr), ZIP 85119 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85119?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85119 (Apache Junction, AZ) is $1,706. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85119 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85119's median rent of $1,706/mo is $259 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85119 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85119 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #103 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,706/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85119?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,706/mo in ZIP 85119. The local median household income is $71,585/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85119?

Rent in ZIP 85119 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85119 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85119 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,706/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($71,585/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85119 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85119 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.1% of ZIP 85119 households are renters, while 79.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85119 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85119 compare to the rest of Apache Junction?

ZIP 85119 is more affordable than Apache Junction overall. At $1,706/mo, it's $35 below the Apache Junction citywide median of $1,741/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85119 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85119 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,706/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 85119's median household income ($71,585/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85119 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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