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ZIP 85209

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 43,150·Maricopa County·87th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,775/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.8%
Month-over-Month
-3.4%
vs US Median
-$190
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ZIP 85209 · $1,775
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,760
4 BR+
$3,060
Research median
$2,070/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
$21,300/yr
At $1,775/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.8% YoY, -3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85209 (Mesa, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,150
Median income
$84,432
Median age
45.8
Renters
26.9%
Age distribution
19.6%
20.3%
19.5%
13.2%
27.3%
Under 1819.6%
18–3420.3%
35–5419.5%
55–6413.2%
65+27.3%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
77.1%
15.3%
White77.1%
Black4.2%
Hispanic15.3%
Asian2.4%
Other1%
Education (25+)
24%
34.1%
35.3%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma24%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+35.3%
Housing tenure
73.1%
26.9%
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85209 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,661 → $1,775
up 6.9%
Income
$68,906 → $84,432
up 22.5%
Population
39,726 → 43,150
up 8.6%
Renter share
25.5% → 26.9%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 35.3%
+1.9 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 85209 in Mesa, AZ has shifted from $1,661 to $1,775, up 6.9% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,906 in 2021 to $84,432 more recently. 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 85209 in Mesa, AZ adding about 3,424 residents over the five-year window, up 8.6% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85209 in Mesa, AZ market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85209 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $1,775/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($84,432/yr), ZIP 85209 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85209 (Mesa, AZ) is $1,775. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85209's median rent of $1,775/mo is $190 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85209 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85209 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #87 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,775/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,775/mo in ZIP 85209. The local median household income is $84,432/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85209?

Rent in ZIP 85209 has decreased 7.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85209 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,775/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($84,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85209 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.9% of ZIP 85209 households are renters, while 73.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85209 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85209 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85209 is pricier than Mesa as a whole. At $1,775/mo, it's $226 above the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,775/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 85209's median household income ($84,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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