Rent by ZIP · Maricopa County
Rent in Mesa, AZ 85205
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,450 (-9.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,446 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,280 | -9.4% | $1,044–1,276 | $1,658 ±$267 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,260 | $1,390 | -9.4% | $1,134–1,386 | $983 ±$52 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,610 | -9.9% | $1,305–1,595 | $1,413 ±$210 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,940 | $2,150 | -9.8% | $1,746–2,134 | $1,793 ±$79 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,160 | $2,400 | -10% | $1,944–2,376 | $2,137 ±$336 |
Small Area FMRs for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,734.
What renters pay in 85205
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85204 | Mesa | $1,530 | $1,552 |
| 85206 | Mesa | $1,800 | $1,785 |
| 85203 | Mesa | $1,510 | $1,552 |
| 85207 | Mesa | $1,700 | $1,640 |
| 85202 | Mesa | $1,700 | $1,702 |
| 85208 | Mesa | $1,650 | $1,404 |
Fair Market Rents across Maricopa County, AZ · All AZ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.