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ZIP 85250

Pop. 15,394·Maricopa County·10th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,613/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$648
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ZIP 85250 · $2,613
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$1,830
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,840
4 BR+
$3,150
Research median
$2,130/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
$31,356/yr
At $2,613/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 (+2.1% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85250 (Scottsdale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,394
Median income
$95,761
Median age
49.8
Renters
21.9%
Age distribution
23%
21.5%
16.9%
28%
Under 1810.6%
18–3423%
35–5421.5%
55–6416.9%
65+28%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
81.9%
White81.9%
Black0.7%
Hispanic11%
Asian4.2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
31.1%
56.7%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma10.3%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+56.7%
Housing tenure
78.1%
21.9%
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85250 in Scottsdale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,910 → $2,613
up 36.8%
Income
$88,835 → $95,761
up 7.8%
Population
15,937 → 15,394
down 3.4%
Renter share
25.3% → 21.9%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
52.9% → 56.7%
+3.8 pts
Median age
46.7 → 49.8
+3.1 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 85250 in Scottsdale, AZ stood at $1,910 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,613, reflecting a 36.8% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $88,835 in 2021 to $95,761 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 15,937 residents to roughly 15,394. Renters now make up 21.9% of households, compared with 25.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 56.7% of adults here, versus 52.9% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85250 in Scottsdale, AZ market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85250 covers Scottsdale, AZ. The median rent here is $2,613/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($95,761/yr), ZIP 85250 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85250?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85250 (Scottsdale, AZ) is $2,613. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85250 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85250's median rent of $2,613/mo is $648 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85250 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85250 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #10 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,613/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85250?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,613/mo in ZIP 85250. The local median household income is $95,761/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85250?

Rent in ZIP 85250 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85250 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85250 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,613/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($95,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85250 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 85250 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.9% of ZIP 85250 households are renters, while 78.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85250 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85250 compare to the rest of Scottsdale?

ZIP 85250 is pricier than Scottsdale as a whole. At $2,613/mo, it's $440 above the Scottsdale citywide median of $2,173/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85250 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85250 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,613/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 85250's median household income ($95,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85250 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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