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ZIP 85140

Pop. 51,260·Pinal County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,177/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
+$212
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ZIP 85140 · $2,177
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,780
1 BR
$1,940
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$3,000
4 BR+
$3,330
Research median
$2,250/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
$26,124/yr
At $2,177/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyPinal County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.4% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85140 (San Tan Valley, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,260
Median income
$101,477
Median age
34.6
Renters
14.2%
Age distribution
28.6%
22%
25.1%
14.7%
Under 1828.6%
18–3422%
35–5425.1%
55–649.6%
65+14.7%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
74.1%
22.9%
White74.1%
Black4.2%
Hispanic22.9%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
27%
35.6%
30.1%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma27%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+30.1%
Housing tenure
85.8%
14.2%
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85140 in San Tan Valley, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,724 → $2,177
up 26.3%
Income
$82,376 → $101,477
up 23.2%
Population
45,352 → 51,260
up 13.0%
Renter share
19.1% → 14.2%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
27.8% → 30.1%
+2.3 pts
Median age
35.2 → 34.6
-0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 85140 in San Tan Valley, AZ has climbed 26.3% since 2021, going from about $1,724 per month to roughly $2,177 today. Median household income grew from $82,376 to $101,477 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.2% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 45,352 to 51,260 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.0% change. About 14.2% of households rent today, against 19.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.8% to 30.1%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85140 in San Tan Valley, AZ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85140 covers San Tan Valley, AZ. The median rent here is $2,177/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($101,477/yr), ZIP 85140 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85140?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85140 (San Tan Valley, AZ) is $2,177. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85140 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85140's median rent of $2,177/mo is $212 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85140 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85140 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #32 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,177/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85140?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,177/mo in ZIP 85140. The local median household income is $101,477/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85140?

Rent in ZIP 85140 has increased 12.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85140 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85140 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,177/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($101,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85140 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85140 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.2% of ZIP 85140 households are renters, while 85.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85140 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85140 compare to the rest of San Tan Valley?

ZIP 85140 is pricier than San Tan Valley as a whole. At $2,177/mo, it's $119 above the San Tan Valley citywide median of $2,058/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85140 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85140 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,177/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85140's median household income ($101,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85140 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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