ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85323

Part of Avondale, AZ
Pop. 47,043·Maricopa County·84th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,777/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.0%
Month-over-Month
-4.2%
vs US Median
-$188
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85323 · $1,777
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,890
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,890/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
$21,324/yr
At $1,777/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.0% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85323 (Avondale, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,043
Median income
$83,120
Median age
32.3
Renters
40.6%
Age distribution
27.9%
26.3%
28.6%
Under 1827.9%
18–3426.3%
35–5428.6%
55–6410.3%
65+6.9%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
28.6%
60.6%
White28.6%
Black12.1%
Hispanic60.6%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
18.5%
32.2%
31.8%
17.6%
No HS diploma18.5%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+17.6%
Housing tenure
59.4%
40.6%
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85323 in Avondale, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,522 → $1,777
up 16.8%
Income
$65,021 → $83,120
up 27.8%
Population
44,512 → 47,043
up 5.7%
Renter share
40.4% → 40.6%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
16.4% → 17.6%
+1.2 pts
Median age
29.8 → 32.3
+2.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 85323 in Avondale, AZ has increased from $1,522 to $1,777, a 16.8% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,021 in 2021 to $83,120 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 5.7% since 2021, moving from about 44,512 residents to roughly 47,043. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 85323 in Avondale, AZ market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85323 covers Avondale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,777/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($83,120/yr), ZIP 85323 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85323?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85323 (Avondale, AZ) is $1,777. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85323 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85323's median rent of $1,777/mo is $188 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85323 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85323 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #84 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,777/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85323?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,777/mo in ZIP 85323. The local median household income is $83,120/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85323?

Rent in ZIP 85323 has decreased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85323 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85323 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,777/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($83,120/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85323 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85323 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.6% of ZIP 85323 households are renters, while 59.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85323 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85323 compare to the rest of Avondale?

ZIP 85323 is more affordable than Avondale overall. At $1,777/mo, it's $32 below the Avondale citywide median of $1,809/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85323 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85323 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,777/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 85323's median household income ($83,120/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85323 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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