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ZIP 85204

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 65,155·Maricopa County·148th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,430/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$535
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85204 · $1,430
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,700
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,510
Research median
$1,700/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
$17,160/yr
At $1,430/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.6% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85204 (Mesa, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
65,155
Median income
$72,216
Median age
33.7
Renters
41.8%
Age distribution
25.1%
26.7%
26.1%
12.7%
Under 1825.1%
18–3426.7%
35–5426.1%
55–649.4%
65+12.7%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
54.9%
41.8%
White54.9%
Black3.8%
Hispanic41.8%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
15.8%
28.6%
35.2%
20.5%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+20.5%
Housing tenure
58.2%
41.8%
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85204 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,218 → $1,430
up 17.4%
Income
$58,542 → $72,216
up 23.4%
Population
67,614 → 65,155
down 3.6%
Renter share
42.9% → 41.8%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.2% → 20.5%
+1.3 pts
Median age
32.7 → 33.7
+1.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85204 in Mesa, AZ has increased by $212 per month, settling near $1,430 after starting the period at $1,218. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,542 in 2021 to $72,216 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 6.0 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 67,614 to 65,155 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.6% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85204 in Mesa, AZ market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85204 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $1,430/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($72,216/yr), ZIP 85204 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85204 (Mesa, AZ) is $1,430. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85204's median rent of $1,430/mo is $535 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85204 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #148 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,430/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,430/mo in ZIP 85204. The local median household income is $72,216/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85204?

Rent in ZIP 85204 has decreased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85204 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,430/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($72,216/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85204 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.8% of ZIP 85204 households are renters, while 58.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85204 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85204 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85204 is more affordable than Mesa overall. At $1,430/mo, it's $119 below the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,430/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 85204's median household income ($72,216/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85204 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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