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ZIP 85248

Part of Chandler, AZ
Pop. 37,095·Maricopa County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,169/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-5.8%
vs US Median
+$204
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ZIP 85248 · $2,169
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$2,890
4 BR+
$3,230
Research median
$2,170/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
$26,028/yr
At $2,169/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -5.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85248 (Chandler, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,095
Median income
$94,495
Median age
57.5
Renters
22%
Age distribution
13.8%
13.8%
19.4%
13.4%
39.7%
Under 1813.8%
18–3413.8%
35–5419.4%
55–6413.4%
65+39.7%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
White71.1%
Black2.9%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian11.9%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
14.4%
30.5%
51.8%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma14.4%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+51.8%
Housing tenure
78%
22%
Owner78%
Renter22%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85248 in Chandler, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,799 → $2,169
up 20.6%
Income
$82,573 → $94,495
up 14.4%
Population
36,274 → 37,095
up 2.3%
Renter share
22.5% → 22%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
50.6% → 51.8%
+1.2 pts
Median age
58.1 → 57.5
-0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 85248 in Chandler, AZ has shifted from $1,799 to $2,169, up 20.6% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $82,573 to $94,495 across the same window, up 14.4% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 85248 in Chandler, AZ adding about 821 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85248 in Chandler, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85248 covers Chandler, AZ. The median rent here is $2,169/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($94,495/yr), ZIP 85248 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85248?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85248 (Chandler, AZ) is $2,169. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85248 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85248's median rent of $2,169/mo is $204 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85248 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85248 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #33 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,169/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85248?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,169/mo in ZIP 85248. The local median household income is $94,495/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85248?

Rent in ZIP 85248 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85248 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85248 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,169/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($94,495/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85248 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85248 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22% of ZIP 85248 households are renters, while 78% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85248 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85248 compare to the rest of Chandler?

ZIP 85248 is pricier than Chandler as a whole. At $2,169/mo, it's $266 above the Chandler citywide median of $1,903/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85248 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85248 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,169/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 85248's median household income ($94,495/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85248 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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