Average Rent in Mesa, AZ
5 apartment buildings, 70 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,711/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,150/mo
Westmount at The District
Properties
5
tracked daily
Units
70
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 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 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Westmount at The District
949 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202, USA
Residences on First
63 W 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA
Melody on Main
145 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
Luxe 1930
1930 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
The Grove On Main
435 E Main St #101, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westmount at The District 949 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202, USA | $1,180 | $1,313 | $1.64 | 4.2 (229) | 3 |
| 2 | Residences on First 63 W 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA | $1,275 | $1,417 | $1.85 | 4.4 (105) | 3 |
| 3 | Melody on Main 145 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA | $1,367 | $1,790 | $1.82 | 4.7 (180) | 37 |
| 4 | Luxe 1930 1930 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA | $1,417 | $1,607 | $1.57 | 4.5 (205) | 10 |
| 5 | The Grove On Main 435 E Main St #101, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA | $1,522 | $1,833 | $1.99 | 4.3 (198) | 12 |
Explore Each Property
Westmount at The District
4.2 (229)949 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202, USA
Residences on First
4.4 (105)63 W 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA
Melody on Main
4.7 (180)145 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
Luxe 1930
4.5 (205)1930 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
The Grove On Main
4.3 (198)435 E Main St #101, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
Mesa, AZ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,711 per month, based on 70 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,180 at Westmount at The District to $1,522 at The Grove On Main.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,522/mo | $1,522/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,508/mo | $1,150/mo | 30 |
| 2 Bed | $1,857/mo | $1,341/mo | 35 |
| 3 Bed | $2,000/mo | $1,944/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $1,508/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,857/mo. At the local median household income of $78,779, that works out to 26% 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 16% 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
$68,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,711/mo.
Comfortable income
$82,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,150/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.
Median household income in Mesa, AZ is $78,779 , about 4% 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) | $1,711 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $5,667/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe, AZ | $2,125 | +24% | 21 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | $2,604 | +52% | 18 |
| Avondale, AZ | $1,752 | +2% | 15 |
| Goodyear, AZ | $1,793 | +5% | 14 |
| Surprise, AZ | $1,910 | +12% | 13 |
| Glendale, AZ | $1,614 | -6% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mesa, AZ?
The average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,711 per month, based on 70 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mesa, AZ?
The lowest available rent in Mesa, AZ starts at $1,150 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mesa, AZ?
1-bedroom apartments in Mesa, AZ average $1,508/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,150/mo across 30 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mesa, AZ?
2-bedroom apartments in Mesa, AZ average $1,857/mo. Units start from $1,341/mo across 35 units currently listed.
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