Average Rent in 85212, Mesa, AZ

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Current Versus Historical 85212, Mesa, AZ Rents

85212 rentals average $2,350 for a 2-bedroom rental to $3,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,650, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,157 to $2,157. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $189 (8.75%) year-over-year from $2,161 to $2,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $885 (37.44%) year-over-year from $2,365 to $3,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $386 (14.22%) year-over-year from $2,714 to $3,100. 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 0.49% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.68% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$19.61	$2,350	$2,161 (8.75%)	$1,900 (23.68%)
3 BR	$16.96	$3,250	$2,365 (37.44%)	$2,307 (40.86%)
4+ BR	$15.26	$3,100	$2,714 (14.22%)	$2,821 (9.90%)

Historical Rents in 85212, Mesa, AZ

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Top Cities Near 85212

There are a total of 11 cities nearby 85212. The average rent in 85212 is currently $2,425 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 $1,875, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 85212, Mesa, AZ is Scottsdale, AZ. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 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 21.72% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.09% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near 85212, Mesa, AZ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Casa Grande, AZ	N/A	$1,100	$1,384	$1,875
Maricopa, AZ	$1,750	$1,098	$1,840	$1,895
San Tan Valley, AZ	N/A	N/A	$3,850	$1,977
Mesa, AZ	$1,050	$1,200	$1,595	$2,000
Tempe, AZ	$1,119	$1,290	$1,695	$2,425
Gilbert, AZ	N/A	$1,715	$2,125	$2,500
Chandler, AZ	$1,360	$1,828	$1,995	$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	$3,295	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 85212

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near 85212. Some of these neighborhoods include Desert Ridge, Scottsdale Ranch, and Downtown Scottsdale. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near 85212, Mesa, AZ in the following table.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near 85212, Mesa, AZ is currently around $3,850 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 85212's average rent, which is only $2,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 85212, Desert Ridge has the most affordable average rent at $3,750 per month. Whereas, at $4,000 average rent per month, Greyhawk is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 85212. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ	N/A	$2,300	$3,050	$3,750
Scottsdale Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$3,350	$3,795	$3,795
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ	$2,225	$2,773	$3,699	$3,850
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 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 27.66% 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	$1,750	$838	$1,700	$1,900

Top Zipcodes Near 85212

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near 85212, Mesa, AZ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,398. A total of 26 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 85020, Phoenix, AZ at $1,425 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 $628. That's at least $14 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 85212, Mesa, AZ is $1,450 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,900 per month. Which comes out to $21 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	$1,950	$2,000	$2,500	$3,000
85258, Maricopa County, AZ	$1,975	$2,225	$3,700	$4,000
85295, Gilbert, AZ	N/A	$1,872	$2,200	$2,395
85281, Tempe, AZ	$1,250	$1,290	$1,745	$2,295
85255, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,100	$3,725	$5,000
85142, Pinal County, AZ	N/A	$1,500	$1,630	$2,495
85225, Chandler, AZ	$1,087	$1,547	$1,725	$2,255
85209, Mesa, AZ	N/A	$1,721	$1,905	$2,198
85260, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,828	$3,100	$3,800
85018, Phoenix, AZ	$899	$1,246	$1,948	$3,150

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 $2,650. 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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $19.61. There are a total of 3 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 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.37% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 85212, Mesa, AZ is around $2,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.