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ZIP 85213

Part of Mesa, AZ
Pop. 36,836·Maricopa County·112th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,669/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.7%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
-$296
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ZIP 85213 · $1,669
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,890
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,890/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,028/yr
At $1,669/mo median
Location
CityMesa
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.7% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85213 (Mesa, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,836
Median income
$103,969
Median age
38.7
Renters
21.5%
Age distribution
25.4%
19.6%
23.9%
19.5%
Under 1825.4%
18–3419.6%
35–5423.9%
55–6411.6%
65+19.5%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
75.5%
14.9%
White75.5%
Black2.5%
Hispanic14.9%
Asian1.6%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
20.2%
34.4%
41.3%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+41.3%
Housing tenure
78.5%
21.5%
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85213 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,195 → $1,669
up 39.7%
Income
$87,268 → $103,969
up 19.1%
Population
37,247 → 36,836
down 1.1%
Renter share
19.5% → 21.5%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
35.8% → 41.3%
+5.5 pts
Median age
38.1 → 38.7
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 85213 in Mesa, AZ has increased from $1,195 to $1,669, a 39.7% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $87,268 to $103,969 across the same window, up 19.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 37,247 residents to roughly 36,836. Renters now make up 21.5% of households, compared with 19.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 41.3% of adults here, versus 35.8% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85213 in Mesa, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85213 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $1,669/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($103,969/yr), ZIP 85213 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85213?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85213 (Mesa, AZ) is $1,669. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85213 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85213's median rent of $1,669/mo is $296 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85213 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85213 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #112 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,669/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85213?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,669/mo in ZIP 85213. The local median household income is $103,969/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85213?

Rent in ZIP 85213 has increased 10.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85213 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85213 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,669/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($103,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85213 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85213 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of ZIP 85213 households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85213 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85213 compare to the rest of Mesa?

ZIP 85213 is pricier than Mesa as a whole. At $1,669/mo, it's $120 above the Mesa citywide median of $1,549/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85213 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85213 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,669/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 85213's median household income ($103,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85213 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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