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ZIP 85225

Part of Chandler, AZ
Pop. 72,297·Maricopa County·82nd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,779/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$186
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85225 · $1,779
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$1,910/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
$21,348/yr
At $1,779/mo median
Location
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 (+1.9% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85225 (Chandler, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
72,297
Median income
$88,676
Median age
35
Renters
38.3%
Age distribution
22.1%
27.8%
26.2%
12.5%
Under 1822.1%
18–3427.8%
35–5426.2%
55–6411.3%
65+12.5%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
57.2%
32.1%
White57.2%
Black7.7%
Hispanic32.1%
Asian7.2%
Education (25+)
20.1%
33.6%
35.5%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college33.6%
Bachelor's+35.5%
Housing tenure
61.7%
38.3%
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85225 in Chandler, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,450 → $1,779
up 22.7%
Income
$71,104 → $88,676
up 24.7%
Population
73,301 → 72,297
down 1.4%
Renter share
39.7% → 38.3%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.7% → 35.5%
+1.8 pts
Median age
34.3 → 35
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85225 in Chandler, AZ has increased by $329 per month, settling near $1,779 after starting the period at $1,450. Median household income grew from $71,104 to $88,676 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.7% shift. Headcount in the area went from 73,301 to 72,297 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85225 in Chandler, 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 85225 covers Chandler, AZ. The median rent here is $1,779/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($88,676/yr), ZIP 85225 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85225?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85225 (Chandler, AZ) is $1,779. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85225 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85225's median rent of $1,779/mo is $186 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85225 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85225 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #82 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,779/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85225?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,779/mo in ZIP 85225. The local median household income is $88,676/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85225?

Rent in ZIP 85225 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85225 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85225 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,779/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($88,676/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85225 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85225 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.3% of ZIP 85225 households are renters, while 61.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85225 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85225 compare to the rest of Chandler?

ZIP 85225 is more affordable than Chandler overall. At $1,779/mo, it's $124 below the Chandler citywide median of $1,903/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85225 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85225 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,779/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 85225's median household income ($88,676/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85225 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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