ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85248

Part of Chandler, AZ

Pop. 37,095·Maricopa County·13th most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$2,361/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

+$429

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ZIP 85248 · $2,361

More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

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

December. Asking rents in ZIP 85248 usually run 0.7% below trend in December and 0.8% above it in April, about $35 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85248 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85248 changed +6.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 85248 is 34.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($94,495) is $2,362 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,170); a 3-bedroom is $2,890.

Rank in Chandler

5th cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Chandler.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85286, 5 miles away, rents for 12% less ($2,086/mo), about $3,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85248. 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

$28,332/yr

At $2,361/mo median

Location

CityChandler

StateAZ

CountyMaricopa County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +1.9% 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%

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

$1,892 → $2,361

up 24.8%

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 $1,892 to $2,361, up 24.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85248 covers Chandler, AZ. The median rent here is $2,361/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($94,495/yr), ZIP 85248 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $94,000/year (about $45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,361/mo in ZIP 85248. The local median household income is $94,495/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85248?

Rent in ZIP 85248 has risen 6.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 85248?

Asking rents in ZIP 85248 are usually lowest in December, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in April, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $35 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 85248 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85248 is one of the pricier among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #13 of 183 at $2,361/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85248 changed +6.4%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.