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ZIP 85210

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 39,015·Maricopa County·142nd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,453/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$512
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ZIP 85210 · $1,453
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,560
Research median
$1,730/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
$17,436/yr
At $1,453/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85210 (Mesa, AZ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,015
Median income
$61,957
Median age
32.1
Renters
57.2%
Age distribution
23.4%
31.4%
26%
Under 1823.4%
18–3431.4%
35–5426%
55–649.5%
65+9.8%
Gender
52.8%
47.2%
Male52.8%
Female47.2%
Race & ethnicity
48.4%
47.2%
White48.4%
Black7.9%
Hispanic47.2%
Asian2.6%
Education (25+)
16.1%
25.8%
34.2%
23.9%
No HS diploma16.1%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+23.9%
Housing tenure
42.8%
57.2%
Owner42.8%
Renter57.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85210 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,144 → $1,453
up 27.0%
Income
$49,598 → $61,957
up 24.9%
Population
40,292 → 39,015
down 3.2%
Renter share
56.4% → 57.2%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
22.3% → 23.9%
+1.6 pts
Median age
30.8 → 32.1
+1.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 85210 in Mesa, AZ has increased 27.0% since 2021, going from about $1,144 per month to roughly $1,453 today. Median household income grew from $49,598 to $61,957 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 40,292 to 39,015 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85210 in Mesa, AZ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85210 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $1,453/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,957/yr), ZIP 85210 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85210?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85210 (Mesa, AZ) is $1,453. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85210 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85210's median rent of $1,453/mo is $512 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85210 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85210 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #142 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,453/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85210?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,453/mo in ZIP 85210. The local median household income is $61,957/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85210?

Rent in ZIP 85210 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85210 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85210 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,453/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,957/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85210 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85210 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.2% of ZIP 85210 households are renters, while 42.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 85210 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 85210 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85210 is more affordable than Mesa overall. At $1,453/mo, it's $96 below the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85210 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85210 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,453/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 85210's median household income ($61,957/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85210 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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