In unit laundry, Nest technology, Putting green, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, Gym + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
24hr laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport, Recently renovated + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport, Recently renovated + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport, Pool + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
Searching for an apartment for rent in Mesa, AZ? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 417 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Mesa. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
The average rent in Mesa is $1,195 for a studio, $1,316 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,546 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2026 Rent Report for Mesa, AZ. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,296, roughly the same as last month. Prices are now down 3.8% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Mesa rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Phoenix metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Mesa fell by 0.3% over the course of December, and has now decreased by a total of 3.8% over the past 12 months. Mesa’s rent growth over the past year has is similar to the state average (-3.9%) but has fallen below the national average (-1.3%).
Twelve months into the year, rents in Mesa have fallen 3.3%. This is a slower rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to December 2024 rents had decreased 1.7%.
Mesa rents went down 0.3% in the past month, compared to the national rate of -0.8%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #25. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Miami, FL (-0.3%) and Jacksonville, FL (-0.3%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $1,129 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1,270 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $1,296. That ranks #67 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,191 for a 1-bedroom, $1,342 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,356 overall. The median rent in Mesa is 4.4% lower than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Austin, TX ($1,301) and Jacksonville, FL ($1,294).
If we expand our view to the wider Phoenix metro area, the median rent is $1,346 meaning that the median price in Mesa ($1,296) is 3.7% lower than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at -3.9%, below the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 12 cities in the Phoenix metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Surprise is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $1,707. Glendale is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,222. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Surprise (-1.7%) while the slowest is in Goodyear (-7.3%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
Apartment List publishes monthly rent reports and underlying data for hundreds of cities across the nation, as well as data aggregated for counties, metros, and states. These data are intended to be a source of reliable information that help renters and policymakers make sound decisions. Insights from our data are covered regularly by journalists across the country. To access the data yourself, please visit our Data Downloads Page.
Apartment List has released Mesa’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Mesa renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received average scores, and many received below average scores."
Key findings in Mesa include the following:
Mesa renters gave their city a C+ overall.
The highest-rated categories for Mesa were weather, affordability, and state and local taxes, which all received B grades.
The areas of concern for Mesa renters are jobs and career opportunities (F) and social life (D).
Millennial renters are unsatisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of C, while renters who are parents are more satisfied, giving it a B.
Mesa did relatively poorly compared to other cities in Arizona, including Phoenix (B-) and Tempe (A-), but earned higher marks than Tucson (D).
Mesa did relatively poorly compared to similar cities nationwide, including Denver, CO (B+), Nashville, TN (A-) and Portland, OR (B).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.
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For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Considering a move to Mesa? You’re onto something—it’s what we like to call a fine choice, right up there with a smart suit jacket and a pair of Chuck Taylors. The rental properties in Arizona’s third largest city (behind Phoenix and Tucson) are easy to get into and luxurious to live in, which means no excuses not to find the perfect new place!
Commonly referred to as a bedroom community, residents may work in other nearby cities, but in Mesa they live amongst beautiful scenery, a low cost of living, sun-filled days, and impressive entertainment venues
View Mesa City GuideConsidering a move to Mesa? You’re onto something—it’s what we like to call a fine choice, right up there with a smart suit jacket and a pair of Chuck Taylors. The rental properties in Arizona’s third largest city (behind Phoenix and Tucson) are easy to get into and luxurious to live in, which means no excuses not to find the perfect new place!
Commonly referred to as a bedroom community, residents may work in other nearby cities, but in Mesa they live amongst beautiful scenery, a low cost of living, sun-filled days, and impressive entertainment venues
The representation of ethnic minorities in Mesa is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Mesa are White (59.8%), Hispanic Or Latino (27.3%), Two Or More (4.6%), Black Or African American (3.7%), Asian (2.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (1.3%), Other (0.5%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Mesa is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Mesa are White (59.8%), Hispanic Or Latino (27.3%), Two Or More (4.6%), Black Or African American (3.7%), Asian (2.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (1.3%), Other (0.5%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%).
Apartment List has released the results for Mesa from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
