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ZIP 85298

Part of Gilbert, AZ
Pop. 44,114·Maricopa County·9th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,617/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$652
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ZIP 85298 · $2,617
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,380
2 BR
$2,760
3 BR
$3,680
4 BR+
$4,080
Research median
$2,760/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
$31,404/yr
At $2,617/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85298 (Gilbert, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,114
Median income
$156,425
Median age
40.6
Renters
8.9%
Age distribution
30%
13%
31.7%
15.3%
Under 1830%
18–3413%
35–5431.7%
55–6410%
65+15.3%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
73.3%
14.5%
White73.3%
Black2.3%
Hispanic14.5%
Asian7.7%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
15.1%
29.5%
53.5%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma15.1%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+53.5%
Housing tenure
91.1%
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85298 in Gilbert, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,164 → $2,617
up 20.9%
Income
$129,277 → $156,425
up 21.0%
Population
40,894 → 44,114
up 7.9%
Renter share
7.6% → 8.9%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
49.5% → 53.5%
+4.0 pts
Median age
39 → 40.6
+1.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 85298 in Gilbert, AZ paid around $2,164 a month. That figure now sits near $2,617, up 20.9% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $129,277 in 2021 to $156,425 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 85298 in Gilbert, AZ adding about 3,220 residents over the five-year window, up 7.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.5% to 53.5% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85298 in Gilbert, AZ market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85298 covers Gilbert, AZ. The median rent here is $2,617/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($156,425/yr), ZIP 85298 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85298?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85298 (Gilbert, AZ) is $2,617. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85298 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85298's median rent of $2,617/mo is $652 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85298 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85298 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #9 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,617/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85298?

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 $2,617/mo in ZIP 85298. The local median household income is $156,425/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85298?

Rent in ZIP 85298 has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85298 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85298 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,617/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($156,425/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85298 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85298 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.9% of ZIP 85298 households are renters, while 91.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85298 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85298 compare to the rest of Gilbert?

ZIP 85298 is pricier than Gilbert as a whole. At $2,617/mo, it's $598 above the Gilbert citywide median of $2,019/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85298 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85298 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,617/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 85298's median household income ($156,425/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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