Average Rent in 85212, Mesa, AZ

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Current Versus Historical 85212, Mesa, AZ Rents

85212 rentals average $2,275 for a 2-bedroom rental to $2,973 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,693, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $119 (5.84%) year-over-year from $2,038 to $2,157. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $47 (2.09%) year-over-year from $2,228 to $2,275. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (5.48%) year-over-year from $2,271 to $2,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $289 (10.69%) year-over-year from $2,706 to $2,995. 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. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.34% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$18.69	$2,275	$2,228 (2.09%)	$1,882 (20.90%)
3 BR	$17.03	$2,395	$2,271 (5.48%)	$2,332 (2.72%)
4+ BR	$14.40	$2,995	$2,706 (10.69%)	$2,781 (7.70%)

Historical Rents in 85212, Mesa, AZ

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Top Cities Near 85212

There are a total of 12 cities nearby 85212. The average rent in 85212 is currently $2,448 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Casa Grande, AZ, with an average rent of $1,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 85212, Mesa, AZ is Paradise Valley, AZ. Monthly rents here are on average $21,900 per month.

Let's compare 85212, Mesa, AZ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in 85212, Mesa, AZ are about 15.44% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.84% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near 85212, Mesa, AZ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Maricopa, AZ	N/A	$1,098	$1,827	$1,895
Mesa, AZ	$1,050	$1,224	$1,550	$1,995
San Tan Valley, AZ	N/A	N/A	$4,400	$2,045
Tempe, AZ	$1,175	$1,300	$1,795	$2,400
Chandler, AZ	$1,360	$1,679	$1,933	$2,495
Gilbert, AZ	$1,280	$1,715	$2,100	$2,500
Fountain Hills, AZ	$2,095	$2,000	$2,513	$2,800
Queen Creek, AZ	N/A	$1,400	$1,915	$2,973
Scottsdale, AZ	$1,329	$1,888	$3,048	$4,000
Paradise Valley, AZ	N/A	$11,500	$18,000	$21,900

Top Neighborhoods Near 85212

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near 85212. Some of these neighborhoods include Arrowhead Ranch, Scottsdale Ranch, and Downtown Scottsdale. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near 85212, Mesa, AZ in the following table.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near 85212, Mesa, AZ is currently around $3,760 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,760. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 85212's average rent, which is only $2,693. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 85212, Arrowhead Ranch has the most affordable average rent at $2,499 per month. Whereas, at $4,395 average rent per month, McCormick Ranch is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 85212. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ	N/A	N/A	$2,138	$2,499
Scottsdale Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$3,300	$3,500	$3,500
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ	$1,698	$2,800	$3,275	$3,695
Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ	N/A	$2,300	$3,100	$3,825
Greyhawk, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,098	$3,199	$3,950
McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	$2,025	$2,225	$4,000	$4,395

Top Counties Near 85212

There are a total of 1 counties located by 85212, Mesa, AZ. One county in the area is Pinal, AZ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,900. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Pinal, AZ. Its average rent per month is $1,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,900, Pinal, AZ is the most expensive county by 85212, Mesa, AZ.

Rent for two bedrooms in 85212, Mesa, AZ is 27.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pinal, AZ	$800	$1,298	$1,650	$1,900

Top Zipcodes Near 85212

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near 85212, Mesa, AZ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,390. A total of 29 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 $1,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $14,995 per month is 85253, Paradise Valley, AZ.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 85212, Mesa, AZ is $1,475 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,836 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 85212, 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	$899	$1,971	$2,495	$3,000
85281, Tempe, AZ	$1,243	$1,265	$1,800	$2,200
85295, Gilbert, AZ	N/A	$1,899	$2,150	$2,550
85258, Maricopa County, AZ	$2,025	$2,044	$3,798	$4,000
85255, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,098	$3,500	$5,000
85225, Chandler, AZ	$1,087	$1,360	$1,722	$2,200
85142, Pinal County, AZ	N/A	$1,500	$1,815	$2,495
85209, Mesa, AZ	N/A	$1,542	$1,940	$2,050
85018, Phoenix, AZ	$699	$1,570	$2,025	$2,750
85260, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,776	$3,000	$3,600

Frequently Asked Questions - 85212 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 85212, Mesa, AZ?

The average monthly rental price for 85212, Mesa, AZ apartments for rent is approximately $2,693. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 85212, 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 85212, Mesa, AZ.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 85212, Mesa, AZ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,275 and an average price per square feet of $18.69. There are a total of 6 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 85212.

How have rent prices in 85212, Mesa, AZ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 85212, Mesa, AZ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 85212, Mesa, AZ?

A reasonable rent price in 85212, Mesa, AZ is around $2,154/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.