ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85215

Part of Mesa, AZ

Pop. 16,888·Maricopa County·19th most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$2,265/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

+$333

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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ZIP 85215 · $2,265

More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,700

1 BR

$1,840

2 BR

$2,140

3 BR

$2,850

4 BR+

$3,170

Research median

$2,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85215 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85215 changed +5.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 9 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($98,831) is $2,471 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,140); a 3-bedroom is $2,850.

Rank in Mesa

13th cheapest of 13 ZIP codes in Mesa.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85120, 8 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,809/mo), about $5,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85215. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,180/yr

At $2,265/mo median

Location

CityMesa

StateAZ

CountyMaricopa County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85215 (Mesa, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,888

Median income

$98,831

Median age

53.1

Renters

19.6%

Age distribution

14.7%

16.9%

22%

14%

32.4%

Under 1814.7%

18–3416.9%

35–5422%

55–6414%

65+32.4%

Gender

49.3%

50.7%

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

Race & ethnicity

84.4%

12.1%

White84.4%

Hispanic12.1%

Asian2.9%

Education (25+)

21.3%

35.6%

39.5%

No HS diploma3.6%

HS diploma21.3%

Some college35.6%

Bachelor's+39.5%

Housing tenure

80.4%

19.6%

Owner80.4%

Renter19.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 85215 in Mesa, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,069 → $2,265

up 9.5%

Income

$76,639 → $98,831

up 29.0%

Population

16,013 → 16,888

up 5.5%

Renter share

20.9% → 19.6%

-1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

33% → 39.5%

+6.5 pts

Median age

56.5 → 53.1

-3.4 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 85215 in Mesa, AZ has increased by $196 per month, settling near $2,265 after starting the period at $2,069. Census figures show median household income at $98,831 today, compared with $76,639 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 19.5 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 16,013 to 16,888 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 33% to 39.5%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85215 covers Mesa, AZ. The median rent here is $2,265/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($98,831/yr), ZIP 85215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,265/mo in ZIP 85215. The local median household income is $98,831/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85215?

Rent in ZIP 85215 has risen 5.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

How does ZIP 85215 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85215 is one of the pricier among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #19 of 183 at $2,265/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85215 changed +5.0%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.