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ZIP 85208

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 37,225·Maricopa County·60th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,943/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$22
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ZIP 85208 · $1,943
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,360
4 BR+
$2,620
Research median
$1,770/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
$23,316/yr
At $1,943/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85208 (Mesa, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,225
Median income
$69,390
Median age
46
Renters
18.3%
Age distribution
19.2%
17.8%
21.5%
16%
25.4%
Under 1819.2%
18–3417.8%
35–5421.5%
55–6416%
65+25.4%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
69.7%
24.2%
White69.7%
Black2.3%
Hispanic24.2%
Asian1.8%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
28.3%
38.4%
22.4%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college38.4%
Bachelor's+22.4%
Housing tenure
81.7%
18.3%
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85208 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,618 → $1,943
up 20.1%
Income
$59,684 → $69,390
up 16.3%
Population
36,837 → 37,225
up 1.1%
Renter share
21.6% → 18.3%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
20.8% → 22.4%
+1.6 pts
Median age
44 → 46
+2.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 85208 in Mesa, AZ has climbed from $1,618 to $1,943, a 20.1% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $59,684 to $69,390 across the same window, up 16.3% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 36,837 residents to roughly 37,225. Renters now make up 18.3% of households, compared with 21.6% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85208 in Mesa, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 85208

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85208 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $1,943/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($69,390/yr), ZIP 85208 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85208 (Mesa, AZ) is $1,943. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85208's median rent of $1,943/mo is $22 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85208 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85208 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #60 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $1,943/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,943/mo in ZIP 85208. The local median household income is $69,390/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85208?

Rent in ZIP 85208 has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85208 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,943/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($69,390/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85208 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.3% of ZIP 85208 households are renters, while 81.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85208 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85208 is pricier than Mesa as a whole. At $1,943/mo, it's $394 above the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,943/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 85208's median household income ($69,390/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85208 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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