ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85323

Part of Avondale, AZ

Pop. 47,043·Maricopa County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,779/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.8%

Month-over-Month

-0.4%

vs US Median

-$153

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 85323 · $1,779

More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 85323 usually run 1.3% below trend in February and 1% above it in July, about $41 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85323 is 1.4% below its high of $1,805 in December 2024, at $1,779 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85323 changed -0.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85323 rose 51.3% while median household income rose 54.7% ($53,717 to $83,120). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 85323 is 43% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,120) is $2,078 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,890); a 3-bedroom is $2,520.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85392, 4 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,596/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85323. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,348/yr

At $1,779/mo median

Location

CityAvondale

StateAZ

CountyMaricopa County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, -0.4% 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

$1,473 → $1,779

up 20.8%

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 $1,473 to $1,779, a 20.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85323 covers Avondale, AZ. The median rent here is $1,779/mo as of October 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 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,779/mo in ZIP 85323. The local median household income is $83,120/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85323?

Rent in ZIP 85323 has fallen 0.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.4% below its high of $1,805 in December 2024.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 85323?

Asking rents in ZIP 85323 are usually lowest in February, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $41 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 85323?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85323 rose 51.3% while median household income rose 54.7%, from $53,717 to $83,120. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 85323 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85323 is in the middle among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #83 of 183 at $1,779/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85323 changed -0.8%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.