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ZIP 85224

Part of Chandler, AZ
Pop. 47,963·Maricopa County·89th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,754/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$211
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ZIP 85224 · $1,754
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,285
1 BR
$1,394
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,161
4 BR+
$2,394
Research median
$1,620/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
$21,048/yr
At $1,754/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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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 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
$1,468 → $1,754
up 19.5%
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 $1,468 to $1,754, up 19.5% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85224 covers Chandler, AZ. The median rent here is $1,754/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,394/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/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 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 85224?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85224 (Chandler, AZ) is $1,754. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85224 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85224's median rent of $1,754/mo is $211 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85224 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85224 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #89 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,754/mo.

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 $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,754/mo in ZIP 85224. The local median household income is $94,516/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85224?

Rent in ZIP 85224 has increased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85224 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85224 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,754/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($94,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85224 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85224 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.2% of ZIP 85224 households are renters, while 53.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85224 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85224 compare to the rest of Chandler?

ZIP 85224 is more affordable than Chandler overall. At $1,754/mo, it's $149 below the Chandler citywide median of $1,903/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85224 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85224 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,754/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 85224's median household income ($94,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85224 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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