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ZIP 85258

Pop. 25,545·Maricopa County·39th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,120/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
+$155
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ZIP 85258 · $2,120
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,950
1 BR
$2,120
2 BR
$2,460
3 BR
$3,280
4 BR+
$3,640
Research median
$2,460/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
$25,440/yr
At $2,120/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 3.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85258 (Scottsdale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 68.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,545
Median income
$114,111
Median age
55.3
Renters
26.4%
Age distribution
15.3%
12.4%
21.8%
16%
34.5%
Under 1815.3%
18–3412.4%
35–5421.8%
55–6416%
65+34.5%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
84%
White84%
Black2.8%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian4.7%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
22%
68.2%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma8.6%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+68.2%
Housing tenure
73.6%
26.4%
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

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

2020 vs 2026

How ZIP 85258 in Scottsdale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,525 → $2,120
up 39.0%
Income
$96,066 → $114,111
up 18.8%
Population
25,343 → 25,545
up 0.8%
Renter share
27.9% → 26.4%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
64.9% → 68.2%
+3.3 pts
Median age
52.4 → 55.3
+2.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 85258 in Scottsdale, AZ stood at $1,525 in 2020 and currently runs about $2,120, reflecting a 39.0% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $114,111 today, compared with $96,066 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 26.4% of households, compared with 27.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 68.2% of adults here, versus 64.9% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2020.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85258 covers Scottsdale, AZ. The median rent here is $2,120/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($114,111/yr), ZIP 85258 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85258?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85258 (Scottsdale, AZ) is $2,120. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85258 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85258's median rent of $2,120/mo is $155 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85258 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85258 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #39 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,120/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85258?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,120/mo in ZIP 85258. The local median household income is $114,111/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85258?

Rent in ZIP 85258 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85258 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85258 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,120/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($114,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85258 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85258 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.4% of ZIP 85258 households are renters, while 73.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85258 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85258 compare to the rest of Scottsdale?

ZIP 85258 is more affordable than Scottsdale overall. At $2,120/mo, it's $53 below the Scottsdale citywide median of $2,173/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85258 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85258 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,120/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 85258's median household income ($114,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85258 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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