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ZIP 85206

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 37,235·Maricopa County·119th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,626/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$339
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ZIP 85206 · $1,626
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$2,940
Research median
$1,990/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
$19,512/yr
At $1,626/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.4% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85206 (Mesa, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,235
Median income
$75,607
Median age
47.2
Renters
36.3%
Age distribution
17.4%
20.2%
18.1%
12.1%
32.2%
Under 1817.4%
18–3420.2%
35–5418.1%
55–6412.1%
65+32.2%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.8%
20.6%
White73.8%
Black3.4%
Hispanic20.6%
Asian2.4%
Education (25+)
23.6%
35.6%
32.6%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma23.6%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+32.6%
Housing tenure
63.7%
36.3%
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85206 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,421 → $1,626
up 14.4%
Income
$56,967 → $75,607
up 32.7%
Population
35,163 → 37,235
up 5.9%
Renter share
37% → 36.3%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
29.1% → 32.6%
+3.5 pts
Median age
45.9 → 47.2
+1.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 85206 in Mesa, AZ paid around $1,421 a month. That figure now sits near $1,626, up 14.4% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85206 in Mesa, AZ now reports about $75,607, up from $56,967 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 85206 in Mesa, AZ adding about 2,072 residents over the five-year window, up 5.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.1% to 32.6% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85206 in Mesa, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85206 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $1,626/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($75,607/yr), ZIP 85206 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85206 (Mesa, AZ) is $1,626. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85206's median rent of $1,626/mo is $339 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85206 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85206 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #119 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,626/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,626/mo in ZIP 85206. The local median household income is $75,607/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85206?

Rent in ZIP 85206 has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85206 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,626/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($75,607/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85206 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.3% of ZIP 85206 households are renters, while 63.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85206 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85206 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85206 is pricier than Mesa as a whole. At $1,626/mo, it's $77 above the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,626/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85206's median household income ($75,607/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85206 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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