Average Rent in Mesa, AZ
10 apartment buildings, 224 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,852/mo
Cheapest
$995/mo
Properties
10
Units
224
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Mesa, AZ.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Mesa, AZ Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Sundial Real Estate LC
1128 E Greenway St, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
Melody on Main
145 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
Residences on First
63 W 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA
The Grove On Main
435 E Main St #101, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
Alta 87
1225 N Arizona Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233, USA
The Alyssa
98 S River Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288, USA
Metro 101
2157 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sundial Real Estate LC 1128 E Greenway St, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA | $995 | $1,235 | $1.68 | 3 (422) | 31 |
| 2 | Melody on Main 145 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA | $1,274 | $1,669 | $1.97 | 4.7 (180) | 42 |
| 3 | Residences on First 63 W 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA | $1,275 | $1,417 | $1.85 | 4.4 (105) | 3 |
| 4 | The Grove On Main 435 E Main St #101, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA | $1,297 | $1,712 | $1.93 | 4.3 (198) | 17 |
| 5 | Alta 87 1225 N Arizona Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233, USA | $1,607 | $2,040 | $2.21 | 4.7 (47) | 109 |
| 6 | The Alyssa 98 S River Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288, USA | $1,702 | $2,308 | $2.77 | 4.8 (142) | 22 |
| 7 | Metro 101 2157 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4 (239) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Sundial Real Estate LC
3 (422)1128 E Greenway St, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
Melody on Main
4.7 (180)145 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
Residences on First
4.4 (105)63 W 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA
The Grove On Main
4.3 (198)435 E Main St #101, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
Alta 87
4.7 (47)1225 N Arizona Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233, USA
The Alyssa
4.8 (142)98 S River Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288, USA
Mesa, AZ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,852 per month, based on 224 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $995 at Sundial Real Estate LC to $1,702 at The Alyssa.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,435/mo | $995/mo | 10 |
| 1 Bed | $1,667/mo | $1,000/mo | 126 |
| 2 Bed | $2,070/mo | $1,195/mo | 77 |
| 3 Bed | $2,830/mo | $1,845/mo | 11 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Mesa, AZ, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Mesa, AZ averages $1,667/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,070/mo. At the local median household income of $78,779, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Mesa, AZ at $1,478/mo. The current tracked market average runs 25% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Mesa, AZ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Phoenix
Demand in the Phoenix rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Boeing
- Banner Health
- Empire Southwest
Mean one-way commute in Mesa, AZ is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mesa, AZ?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$74,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,852/mo.
Comfortable income
$89,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($995/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Mesa, AZ is $78,779 , about 11% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Mesa, AZ
Overall prices in Mesa, AZ runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Mesa, AZ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,852 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $5,808/mo |
Population
507,478
Median household income
$78,779
Census median rent
$1,478/mo
Rent as % of income
31.8%
Median age
37.2
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Arizona
How Mesa, AZ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Mesa, AZ | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,228 | +20% | 36 |
| Tempe, AZ | $2,049 | +11% | 24 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | $2,528 | +37% | 22 |
| Glendale, AZ | $1,597 | -14% | 22 |
| Avondale, AZ | $1,764 | -5% | 18 |
| Peoria, AZ | $1,675 | -10% | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mesa, AZ?
The average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,852 per month, based on 224 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mesa, AZ?
The lowest available rent in Mesa, AZ starts at $995 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mesa, AZ?
1-bedroom apartments in Mesa, AZ average $1,667/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,000/mo across 126 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mesa, AZ?
2-bedroom apartments in Mesa, AZ average $2,070/mo. Units start from $1,195/mo across 77 units currently listed.
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