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ZIP 85286

Part of Chandler, AZ
Pop. 50,621·Maricopa County·40th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,119/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$154
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ZIP 85286 · $2,119
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,100
2 BR
$2,440
3 BR
$3,250
4 BR+
$3,620
Research median
$2,440/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
$25,428/yr
At $2,119/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85286 (Chandler, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,621
Median income
$121,758
Median age
36.3
Renters
34.6%
Age distribution
24.8%
22.3%
31.5%
Under 1824.8%
18–3422.3%
35–5431.5%
55–6410.4%
65+11%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
56.2%
19.1%
16.1%
White56.2%
Black4.9%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian16.1%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
14.9%
25.6%
54.8%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+54.8%
Housing tenure
65.4%
34.6%
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85286 in Chandler, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,697 → $2,119
up 24.9%
Income
$106,053 → $121,758
up 14.8%
Population
46,755 → 50,621
up 8.3%
Renter share
30.1% → 34.6%
+4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
54.3% → 54.8%
+0.5 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 85286 in Chandler, AZ has shifted from $1,697 to $2,119, up 24.9% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $106,053 to $121,758 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.8% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 85286 in Chandler, AZ adding about 3,866 residents over the five-year window, up 8.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 30.1% to 34.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85286 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 85286 covers Chandler, AZ. The median rent here is $2,119/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($121,758/yr), ZIP 85286 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85286?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85286 (Chandler, AZ) is $2,119. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85286 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85286's median rent of $2,119/mo is $154 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85286 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85286 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #40 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,119/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85286?

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 $2,119/mo in ZIP 85286. The local median household income is $121,758/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85286?

Rent in ZIP 85286 has increased 6.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85286 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85286 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,119/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($121,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85286 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85286 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.6% of ZIP 85286 households are renters, while 65.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85286 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85286 compare to the rest of Chandler?

ZIP 85286 is pricier than Chandler as a whole. At $2,119/mo, it's $216 above the Chandler citywide median of $1,903/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85286 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85286 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,119/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 85286's median household income ($121,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85286 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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