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ZIP 85212

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 55,283·Maricopa County·27th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,204/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$239
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ZIP 85212 · $2,204
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,870
1 BR
$2,030
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$3,150
4 BR+
$3,490
Research median
$2,360/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
$26,448/yr
At $2,204/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+0.5% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85212 (Mesa, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 42.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,283
Median income
$125,902
Median age
34.1
Renters
15.9%
Age distribution
28.3%
22.9%
28.5%
Under 1828.3%
18–3422.9%
35–5428.5%
55–649.3%
65+10.9%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
68.6%
19.1%
White68.6%
Black3.3%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian4.4%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
18.1%
35.6%
42.4%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma18.1%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+42.4%
Housing tenure
84.1%
15.9%
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85212 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,785 → $2,204
up 23.5%
Income
$109,122 → $125,902
up 15.4%
Population
43,326 → 55,283
up 27.6%
Renter share
17% → 15.9%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
41.1% → 42.4%
+1.3 pts
Median age
33.4 → 34.1
+0.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 85212 in Mesa, AZ has increased 23.5% since 2021, going from about $1,785 per month to roughly $2,204 today. Median household income grew from $109,122 to $125,902 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.4% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 43,326 to 55,283 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.6% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85212 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 85212 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $2,204/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($125,902/yr), ZIP 85212 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85212?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85212 (Mesa, AZ) is $2,204. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85212's median rent of $2,204/mo is $239 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85212 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85212 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #27 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,204/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,204/mo in ZIP 85212. The local median household income is $125,902/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85212?

Rent in ZIP 85212 has increased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85212 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,204/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($125,902/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85212 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.9% of ZIP 85212 households are renters, while 84.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85212 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85212 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85212 is pricier than Mesa as a whole. At $2,204/mo, it's $655 above the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85212 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,204/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 85212's median household income ($125,902/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85212 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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