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ZIP 85296

Part of Gilbert, AZ
Pop. 53,076·Maricopa County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,047/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$82
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ZIP 85296 · $2,047
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,960
1 BR
$2,130
2 BR
$2,470
3 BR
$3,290
4 BR+
$3,650
Research median
$2,470/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
$24,564/yr
At $2,047/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85296 (Gilbert, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 49.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,076
Median income
$118,982
Median age
35.7
Renters
31.1%
Age distribution
28.9%
20.3%
30.8%
Under 1828.9%
18–3420.3%
35–5430.8%
55–6411%
65+9%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
71.8%
15.8%
White71.8%
Black4%
Hispanic15.8%
Asian5.4%
Other3%
Education (25+)
16.4%
30.5%
49.3%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma16.4%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+49.3%
Housing tenure
68.9%
31.1%
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85296 in Gilbert, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,805 → $2,047
up 13.4%
Income
$102,398 → $118,982
up 16.2%
Population
49,252 → 53,076
up 7.8%
Renter share
26.1% → 31.1%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
45.3% → 49.3%
+4.0 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 85296 in Gilbert, AZ paid around $1,805 a month. That figure now sits near $2,047, up 13.4% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $102,398 to $118,982 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.2% shift. Census counts show ZIP 85296 in Gilbert, AZ adding about 3,824 residents over the five-year window, up 7.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 26.1% to 31.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 45.3% to 49.3% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 85296 in Gilbert, 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 85296 covers Gilbert, AZ. The median rent here is $2,047/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($118,982/yr), ZIP 85296 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85296?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85296 (Gilbert, AZ) is $2,047. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85296 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85296's median rent of $2,047/mo is $82 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85296 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85296 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #43 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,047/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85296?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,047/mo in ZIP 85296. The local median household income is $118,982/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85296?

Rent in ZIP 85296 has decreased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85296 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85296 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,047/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($118,982/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85296 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85296 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of ZIP 85296 households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85296 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85296 compare to the rest of Gilbert?

ZIP 85296 is pricier than Gilbert as a whole. At $2,047/mo, it's $28 above the Gilbert citywide median of $2,019/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85296 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85296 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,047/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 85296's median household income ($118,982/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85296 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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