ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85224

Part of Chandler, AZ

Pop. 47,963·Maricopa County·92nd most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,735/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.2%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$197

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 85224 · $1,735

More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,271

1 BR

$1,379

2 BR

$1,603

3 BR

$2,137

4 BR+

$2,368

Research median

$1,603/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

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 85224 usually run 1% below trend in January and 0.9% above it in July, about $33 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85224 is 1.6% below its high of $1,764 in April 2022, at $1,735 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85224 changed +0.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85224 rose 38.7% while median household income rose 27.9% ($73,890 to $94,516). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 85224 is 32.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($94,516) is $2,363 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,220); a 3-bedroom is $2,960.

Rank in Chandler

1st cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Chandler.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85202, 4 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,310/mo), about $5,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85224. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,820/yr

At $1,735/mo median

Location

CityChandler

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 (+0.2% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85224 (Chandler, AZ) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

47,963

Median income

$94,516

Median age

37.4

Renters

46.2%

Age distribution

19.7%

25.2%

30.4%

14.1%

Under 1819.7%

18–3425.2%

35–5430.4%

55–6410.6%

65+14.1%

Gender

51.2%

48.8%

Male51.2%

Female48.8%

Race & ethnicity

60%

22.8%

White60%

Black4.8%

Hispanic22.8%

Asian9%

Other3.3%

Education (25+)

17.8%

34.9%

40.5%

No HS diploma6.8%

HS diploma17.8%

Some college34.9%

Bachelor's+40.5%

Housing tenure

53.8%

46.2%

Owner53.8%

Renter46.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85224 in Chandler, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,465 → $1,735

up 18.4%

Income

$78,745 → $94,516

up 20.0%

Population

49,065 → 47,963

down 2.2%

Renter share

47.4% → 46.2%

-1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

38.9% → 40.5%

+1.6 pts

Median age

36.3 → 37.4

+1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 85224 in Chandler, AZ has shifted from $1,465 to $1,735, up 18.4% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 85224 in Chandler, AZ now reports about $94,516, up from $78,745 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 85224 in Chandler, AZ losing about 1,102 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 85224 in Chandler, AZ reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85224 covers Chandler, AZ. The median rent here is $1,735/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,379/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,603/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($94,516/yr), ZIP 85224 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85224?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,735/mo in ZIP 85224. The local median household income is $94,516/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85224?

Rent in ZIP 85224 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a +0.2% change. It sits 1.6% below its high of $1,764 in April 2022.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 85224?

Asking rents in ZIP 85224 are usually lowest in January, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $33 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 85224?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85224 rose 38.7% while median household income rose 27.9%, from $73,890 to $94,516. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 85224 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85224 is in the middle among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #92 of 183 at $1,735/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85224 changed +0.2%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.