ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85257

Part of Scottsdale, AZ

Pop. 29,812·Maricopa County·51st most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,973/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

+$41

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 85257 · $1,973

More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,680

1 BR

$1,830

2 BR

$2,120

3 BR

$2,830

4 BR+

$3,140

Research median

$2,120/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85257 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85257 changed +2.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85257 rose 47% while median household income rose 39% ($62,584 to $86,962). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 85257 is 40.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($86,962) is $2,174 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,120); a 3-bedroom is $2,830.

Rank in Scottsdale

2nd cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Scottsdale.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85281, 3 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,616/mo), about $4,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85257. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,676/yr

At $1,973/mo median

Location

CityScottsdale

StateAZ

CountyMaricopa County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85257 (Scottsdale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,812

Median income

$86,962

Median age

37.8

Renters

38.9%

Age distribution

34.6%

21.9%

12.7%

19.8%

Under 1811%

18–3434.6%

35–5421.9%

55–6412.7%

65+19.8%

Gender

48.6%

51.4%

Male48.6%

Female51.4%

Race & ethnicity

69.9%

17.9%

White69.9%

Black3.3%

Hispanic17.9%

Asian3%

Other5.9%

Education (25+)

16.7%

30.6%

47.8%

No HS diploma4.9%

HS diploma16.7%

Some college30.6%

Bachelor's+47.8%

Housing tenure

61.1%

38.9%

Owner61.1%

Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85257 in Scottsdale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,534 → $1,973

up 28.6%

Income

$73,795 → $86,962

up 17.8%

Population

30,647 → 29,812

down 2.7%

Renter share

37.2% → 38.9%

+1.7 pts

Bachelor's+

45.8% → 47.8%

+2.0 pts

Median age

35.5 → 37.8

+2.3 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85257 in Scottsdale, AZ has climbed by $439 per month, settling near $1,973 after starting the period at $1,534. Household income in the area moved from $73,795 to $86,962 across the same window, up 17.8% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,647 to 29,812 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 38.9% of households rent today, against 37.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.8% to 47.8%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85257 in Scottsdale, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85257 covers Scottsdale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,973/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($86,962/yr), ZIP 85257 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85257?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,973/mo in ZIP 85257. The local median household income is $86,962/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85257?

Rent in ZIP 85257 has risen 2.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2016.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 85257?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85257 rose 47% while median household income rose 39%, from $62,584 to $86,962. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 85257 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85257 is one of the pricier among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #51 of 183 at $1,973/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85257 changed +2.6%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.