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ZIP 85205

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 45,116·Maricopa County·90th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,753/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$212
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ZIP 85205 · $1,753
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,400
Research median
$1,610/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
$21,036/yr
At $1,753/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.4% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85205 (Mesa, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,116
Median income
$73,283
Median age
49.3
Renters
26.6%
Age distribution
19.3%
15.5%
21.4%
14.9%
28.9%
Under 1819.3%
18–3415.5%
35–5421.4%
55–6414.9%
65+28.9%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
76.1%
15.9%
White76.1%
Black4.1%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian2.9%
Other1%
Education (25+)
24.1%
38.4%
31.1%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college38.4%
Bachelor's+31.1%
Housing tenure
73.4%
26.6%
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85205 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,484 → $1,753
up 18.1%
Income
$62,047 → $73,283
up 18.1%
Population
44,195 → 45,116
up 2.1%
Renter share
29.6% → 26.6%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
28.8% → 31.1%
+2.3 pts

The median rent in ZIP 85205 in Mesa, AZ stood at $1,484 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,753, reflecting a 18.1% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $73,283 today, compared with $62,047 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 44,195 residents to roughly 45,116. Renters now make up 26.6% of households, compared with 29.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.1% of adults here, versus 28.8% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85205 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $1,753/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($73,283/yr), ZIP 85205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85205 (Mesa, AZ) is $1,753. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85205's median rent of $1,753/mo is $212 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85205 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85205 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #90 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,753/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,753/mo in ZIP 85205. The local median household income is $73,283/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85205?

Rent in ZIP 85205 has decreased 5.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85205 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,753/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($73,283/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.6% of ZIP 85205 households are renters, while 73.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85205 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85205 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85205 is pricier than Mesa as a whole. At $1,753/mo, it's $204 above the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,753/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 85205's median household income ($73,283/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85205 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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