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ZIP 85249

Part of Chandler, AZ
Pop. 48,746·Maricopa County·7th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,654/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
+$689
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ZIP 85249 · $2,654
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,380
2 BR
$2,760
3 BR
$3,680
4 BR+
$4,080
Research median
$2,760/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
$31,848/yr
At $2,654/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 (+4.8% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85249 (Chandler, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 55.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,746
Median income
$153,633
Median age
44
Renters
11.5%
Age distribution
25.3%
12.8%
32%
12.3%
17.6%
Under 1825.3%
18–3412.8%
35–5432%
55–6412.3%
65+17.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
65.4%
14%
13.8%
White65.4%
Black3.4%
Hispanic14%
Asian13.8%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
13.6%
26.9%
55.6%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma13.6%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+55.6%
Housing tenure
88.5%
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85249 in Chandler, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,084 → $2,654
up 27.4%
Income
$130,938 → $153,633
up 17.3%
Population
43,863 → 48,746
up 11.1%
Renter share
10% → 11.5%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
52.2% → 55.6%
+3.4 pts
Median age
43.3 → 44
+0.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 85249 in Chandler, AZ has increased from $2,084 to $2,654, a 27.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $130,938 to $153,633 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 11.1% since 2021, moving from about 43,863 residents to roughly 48,746. Renters now make up 11.5% of households, compared with 10% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 55.6% of adults here, versus 52.2% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85249 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 85249 covers Chandler, AZ. The median rent here is $2,654/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($153,633/yr), ZIP 85249 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85249?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85249 (Chandler, AZ) is $2,654. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85249 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85249's median rent of $2,654/mo is $689 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85249 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85249 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #7 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,654/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85249?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,654/mo in ZIP 85249. The local median household income is $153,633/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85249?

Rent in ZIP 85249 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85249 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85249 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,654/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($153,633/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85249 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85249 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.5% of ZIP 85249 households are renters, while 88.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85249 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85249 compare to the rest of Chandler?

ZIP 85249 is pricier than Chandler as a whole. At $2,654/mo, it's $751 above the Chandler citywide median of $1,903/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85249 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85249 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,654/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 85249's median household income ($153,633/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85249 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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