Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Mesa

Affordability in Mesa, AZ

The median gross rent in Mesa is $1,620 per month, while the median household income is $82,752 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 36% of Mesa households rent their homes, meaning a significant share of residents rely on the rental market.

Lease Lantern tracks 11 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Mesa, offering 668 total affordable units for income-qualified renters.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Mesa Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 486 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

None of the 11 HUD-assisted properties in Mesa are located in a high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Mesa

The assisted properties in Mesa score an average of 71 (Very Walkable), 51 (Good Transit), and a Bike Score of 73 out of 100, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions around the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

Schools

Mesa is served by 165 schools across 49 districts, including 88 elementary, 14 middle, 50 high schools, and 13 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality varies by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Mesa, AZ

The median household income in Mesa is $82,752 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median monthly rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,620, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can help renters whose household income falls well below the city median. Rents at the 11 affordable properties tracked by Lease Lantern in Mesa are restricted based on area income limits set by HUD, meaning your actual rent will vary by program and household size.

• Median household income: $82,752/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,620/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 36% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 11 assisted properties in Mesa were mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure is not a significant concern for affordable housing renters in this city.