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ZIP 85201

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 51,400·Maricopa County·164th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,326/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$639
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85201 · $1,326
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,670/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
$15,912/yr
At $1,326/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.5% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85201 (Mesa, AZ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,400
Median income
$67,294
Median age
32.3
Renters
60.6%
Age distribution
20.9%
34.3%
23.9%
Under 1820.9%
18–3434.3%
35–5423.9%
55–6410.5%
65+10.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
50.1%
40.6%
White50.1%
Black4.9%
Hispanic40.6%
Asian2.5%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
13.2%
25.4%
33.7%
27.8%
No HS diploma13.2%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
39.4%
60.6%
Owner39.4%
Renter60.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85201 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,102 → $1,326
up 20.3%
Income
$49,844 → $67,294
up 35.0%
Population
53,402 → 51,400
down 3.7%
Renter share
65.1% → 60.6%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.7% → 27.8%
+3.1 pts
Median age
31.8 → 32.3
+0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 85201 in Mesa, AZ stood at $1,102 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,326, reflecting a 20.3% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85201 in Mesa, AZ now reports about $67,294, up from $49,844 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 53,402 residents to roughly 51,400. Renters now make up 60.6% of households, compared with 65.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.8% of adults here, versus 24.7% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85201 in Mesa, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85201 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $1,326/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($67,294/yr), ZIP 85201 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85201 (Mesa, AZ) is $1,326. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85201's median rent of $1,326/mo is $639 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85201 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #164 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,326/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,326/mo in ZIP 85201. The local median household income is $67,294/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85201?

Rent in ZIP 85201 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85201 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,326/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($67,294/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85201 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.6% of ZIP 85201 households are renters, while 39.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 85201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 85201 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85201 is more affordable than Mesa overall. At $1,326/mo, it's $223 below the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,326/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 85201's median household income ($67,294/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85201 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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