Arizona Dominates Top Rental Cities | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Arizona’s real estate scene is dominating the nation’s rental rankings—with Scottsdale claiming top spot, Gilbert and Chandler rounding out the top three. Eight Arizona cities made the top 30, a feat no other state matched. But here’s the twist: these “best” places come with steep price tags—Scottsdale’s average rent hits $2,167, while Phoenix clocks in at $1,577. Even though renters in Gilbert could technically afford to pay $157 more, the reality is, affordability isn’t the same as desirability. It’s a bold statement: the best place to rent might not be the cheapest, but it’s definitely the…