Average Rent in 85201, Mesa, AZ

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Current Versus Historical 85201, Mesa, AZ Rents

85201 rentals average $970 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,825 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,598, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,368 to $1,368. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $255 (21.29%) year-over-year from $1,196 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $137 (10.46%) year-over-year from $1,313 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $176 (-8.07%) year-over-year from $2,176 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (6.94%) year-over-year from $2,642 to $2,825. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 30.43% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.34% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.28% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$18.63	$1,450	$1,196 (21.29%)	$1,267 (14.47%)
2 BR	$17.49	$1,450	$1,313 (10.46%)	$1,483 (-2.25%)
3 BR	$19.05	$2,000	$2,176 (-8.07%)	$2,331 (-14.22%)
4+ BR	$17.85	$2,825	$2,642 (6.94%)	$2,766 (2.14%)

Historical Rents in 85201, Mesa, AZ

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Top Cities Near 85201

There are a total of 16 cities nearby 85201. The average rent in 85201 is currently $2,384 per month. Our records show that Maricopa, AZ, with an average rent of $1,895, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 85201, Mesa, AZ is Scottsdale, AZ. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare 85201, Mesa, AZ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 38.92% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 85201, Mesa, AZ are about 42.21% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.47% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near 85201, Mesa, AZ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Tan Valley, AZ	N/A	N/A	$3,850	$1,977
Mesa, AZ	$1,050	$1,200	$1,595	$2,000
Phoenix, AZ	$899	$1,295	$1,695	$2,100
Glendale, AZ	$995	$925	$1,430	$2,100
Tempe, AZ	$1,119	$1,291	$1,695	$2,425
Chandler, AZ	$1,360	$1,828	$1,995	$2,500
Gilbert, AZ	N/A	$1,715	$2,150	$2,500
Queen Creek, AZ	N/A	$1,400	$1,630	$2,750
Fountain Hills, AZ	$2,095	$2,000	$2,800	$2,900
Scottsdale, AZ	$1,950	$2,000	$3,250	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 85201

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near 85201. Some of these neighborhoods include Sun City, Sun City West, and Desert Ridge. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near 85201, Mesa, AZ in the following table.

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near 85201, Mesa, AZ is currently around $3,775 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 85201's average rent, which is only $1,598. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 85201, Sun City has the most affordable average rent at $1,895 per month. Whereas, at $4,000 average rent per month, Greyhawk is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 85201. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sun City, AZ	N/A	$1,290	$1,900	$1,895
Sun City West, AZ	N/A	$1,450	$2,600	$2,500
Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ	N/A	$2,300	$3,050	$3,750
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ	$2,225	$2,773	$3,695	$3,775
Scottsdale Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$3,350	$3,795	$3,795
McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	$1,975	$2,250	$3,800	$4,000
Greyhawk, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,000	$3,250	$4,000

Top Counties Near 85201

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Top Zipcodes Near 85201

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near 85201, Mesa, AZ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,420. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 85015, Phoenix, AZ at $1,435 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $16,995 per month is 85253, Paradise Valley, AZ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $762. That's at least $16 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 85201, Mesa, AZ is $1,409 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,927 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 85201, Mesa, AZ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
85251, Scottsdale, AZ	$1,950	$2,000	$2,500	$3,000
85281, Tempe, AZ	$1,250	$1,299	$1,745	$2,248
85258, Maricopa County, AZ	$1,975	$2,225	$3,700	$4,000
85282, Tempe, AZ	$1,098	$1,200	$1,591	$2,895
85018, Phoenix, AZ	$899	$1,222	$1,950	$3,150
85255, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,100	$3,725	$5,000
85260, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,828	$3,100	$3,800
85257, Scottsdale, AZ	$1,700	$1,499	$1,750	$3,350
85250, Scottsdale, AZ	$3,800	$1,550	$2,400	$3,250
85225, Chandler, AZ	$1,087	$1,547	$1,725	$2,243

Frequently Asked Questions - 85201 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 85201, Mesa, AZ?

The average monthly rental price for 85201, Mesa, AZ apartments for rent is approximately $1,598. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 85201, Mesa, AZ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 85201, Mesa, AZ.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 85201, Mesa, AZ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $970 and an average price per square feet of $18.63. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 85201.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 85201, Mesa, AZ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $17.49. There are a total of 39 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 85201.

How have rent prices in 85201, Mesa, AZ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 85201, Mesa, AZ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 85201, Mesa, AZ?

A reasonable rent price in 85201, Mesa, AZ is around $1,278/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.