Average rent in Mesa, AZ
November 2026. Based on 119 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Arizona | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,940 | $1,940 | 1 | 67% higher | 23% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $749 | 61 | 12% lower | 17% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,290 | $695 | 19 | 18% lower | 23% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,845 | $783 | 29 | 12% lower | 8% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $3,118 | $1,450 | 9 | 39% lower | 6% lower |
| All sizes | $1,513 | $695 | 119 | 17% lower | 13% lower |
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What rent costs in Mesa, AZ
A 1-bedroom averages $1,180, a 2-bedroom averages $1,290, a 3-bedroom averages $1,845 and a 4+ bedroom averages $3,118 a month. Overall, rent in Mesa, AZ is 13% lower than the US average of $1,735 and 17% lower than the Arizona average of $1,816.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Mesa needs about $3,950 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Mesa, AZ?
The average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,513 a month across 119 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mesa?
A 1-bedroom in Mesa, AZ averages $1,180 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Mesa?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $3,950 a month after tax.
Is rent in Mesa higher than the US average?
Rent in Mesa, AZ is 13% lower than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.