If you search for “houses for rent in Arizona Acres Mobile Home Resort,” most of what comes up isn’t inside the park. Rental sites use the name as a label for a broad slice of east Mesa, so roughly 100 listings appear, nearly all ordinary single-family houses in nearby subdivisions. Recent asking rents on those listings were mostly $1,850 to $2,600 a month for three- and four-bedroom homes.
Arizona Acres itself is a small, older-style manufactured home community. Third-party directories describe it as 55+ and list it in the 85207 ZIP code. Rentals inside the park are rare, depend on individual homeowners, and are controlled by park rules. That means the right search depends on what you actually want: a house in the neighborhood, or a home inside this specific community.
What Arizona Acres is, and what we can and can’t confirm
Arizona Acres Mobile Home Resort sits in east Mesa, 85207. Directories disagree on the street address. MapQuest and a campground-booking site give 9421 E. Main St., while a senior-housing directory lists 9421 E. Apache Trail. The two names sometimes appear for the same stretch of road, so check the address before you drive out.
SpaceRentGuide, a third-party site, lists the park as age-restricted 55+ with an average space rent of about $435 a month. That figure is undated and unverified, so use it only as a rough sense of scale. We couldn’t find an official park website or a published rental policy. We also found no current rental listings for homes inside the park on the public sites we checked.
If you’re considering a unit there, treat everything above as a starting point and confirm it with the park office. The things worth confirming are the age rule, whether owners may rent their homes, and the current lot rent.
Why the search results look so different from the park
Zillow, for example, has an “Arizona Acres Mobile Home Resort” neighborhood page that covers a much wider area than the park itself. The listings on it span the 85207, 85208 and 85209 ZIP codes. They include houses on streets like Isleta Ave, Calypso Ave and Billings Ct, plus at least one apartment complex that appears in the same results.
That’s why a search can return over 100 houses for a community that likely has far fewer homes than that. The label comes from how the site draws neighborhood boundaries. It doesn’t tell you the houses sit inside a 55+ park, and most of them don’t.
This matters for a practical reason. A renter who assumes every listing carries the park’s rules, or its amenities, may be disappointed. A senior hoping to find a quiet, age-restricted setting could sign a lease on a house in an all-ages subdivision without realizing it.
What renting in the surrounding area costs
Here’s what the Zillow listings showed in a recent snapshot of that area page. These are asking rents, not what tenants actually pay, and the numbers shift weekly.
| Home size | Asking rents seen | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | About $1,650–$1,850 | Few listings; often older or smaller homes |
| 3 bedrooms | About $1,850–$2,600 | The most common size; 1,100–2,700 sq ft |
| 4 bedrooms | About $1,950–$2,570 | Many are 1,500–2,200 sq ft |
Two cautions. First, many listings carry a “fees may apply” note. Pet fees, admin fees, and sometimes required renters insurance or utility programs can raise your true monthly cost above the sticker price. Second, the sample is dominated by 3- and 4-bedroom houses, so a single retiree or couple may be comparing against more space than they need.
Smaller options exist nearby. Redfin shows 55+ apartment communities in Mesa, such as SunVilla Resort +55 Apartments and Mera Greenfield 55+ Active Adult, with studios and one-bedrooms in the mid-$1,000s to higher. Check current pricing directly, because those figures change.
If you want to rent a home inside the park
Inside a manufactured home community there are three common situations, and they work differently.
The owner rents out their home. An individual homeowner leases the mobile home to you, and the park still collects lot rent from them. Whether this is allowed depends on the park’s rules. Some parks restrict or ban owner rentals, and many require the park to approve you as an occupant. Ask the office before you pay a deposit.
The park or a company owns and rents homes. Some communities keep rental inventory. We found no evidence that Arizona Acres does, but it’s a fair question to ask.
You buy a home and rent the space. This is a different arrangement, covered below, and it’s the one most people mean when they say they want to “live in” a mobile home park.
The 55+ rule
Under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, a community can legally operate as 55+ housing if it’s intended and operated for people 55 and older, at least 80 percent of occupied homes have at least one resident who is 55 or older, and it publishes and follows policies showing that intent.
In practice, many parks require at least one occupant to be 55 or older, and some set rules for younger household members or visitors. If you’re under 55, ask the park directly before assuming you can rent. Policies differ from park to park and they’re enforced.
Which Arizona law applies to your rental
Many people get this wrong. Arizona has separate laws depending on what you rent.
According to the Arizona Supreme Court’s Self-Service Center, if you rent a mobile home you don’t own, the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies, the same law as for a house or apartment. If you own your mobile home and rent only the space in a park with four or more mobile home spaces, the Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies instead. The court’s page lays out the distinction in a short table and is worth a read: Arizona Courts: Landlord/Tenant Disputes & Eviction.
For a standard rental under the residential act, the basics worth knowing are:
- A security deposit generally can’t exceed one and a half months’ rent.
- The landlord has 14 days after you move out, not counting weekends and legal holidays, to return the deposit or send an itemized list of deductions.
- For unpaid rent, a landlord starts with a five-day written notice before filing for eviction.
- For month-to-month tenancies, a rent increase generally requires 30 days’ written notice.
These are general summaries, not legal advice. If you’re facing a dispute, the court’s self-service resources or a licensed attorney are the right next step.
One more distinction matters in Mesa. The mobile home parks act doesn’t cover recreational vehicles, which include park models. Some “resorts” mix mobile homes and RV spaces, so find out which category your unit falls into. It changes which protections you have.
What to ask before you sign
A few questions separate a good rental from a costly one.
Who owns the home, and who owns the land? In a park, those are often different parties. If a homeowner is renting you the unit, you want written confirmation that they’re current on lot rent and that the park has approved the arrangement.
What does the cooling system look like? Mesa summers are long and hot, and air conditioning is a major expense. Ask the age and type of the AC unit, whether it’s been serviced, and what the typical summer electric bills were. Electric service in Mesa is provided by SRP or APS depending on your address, so ask which one and request actual billing history if the landlord will share it.
What are the park rules? Get the written rules and regulations before signing. Pay attention to guests, parking, pets, vehicles, storage, and quiet hours. A park’s rules apply to you even as a renter, and breaking them can put your tenancy at risk.
What’s included? Water, sewer and trash are sometimes bundled into lot rent and sometimes billed separately. Clarify who pays what.
Is the person you’re dealing with real? Rental scams are common. Be cautious if someone asks for a deposit before showing the property, won’t let you tour in person, or wants payment by gift card or wire. Verify ownership through the Maricopa County Assessor’s records and the park office.
Which option fits which renter
If you want a 55+ lifestyle with a small footprint: Look at a 55+ apartment community or ask the park about rentals directly. A house on Zillow’s Arizona Acres page won’t give you the age-restricted environment.
If you need space, a yard or a garage: The single-family houses in 85207 through 85209 are the realistic option, and the price range above is a fair starting point for budgeting.
If you’re on a fixed income and open to buying: Buying an older manufactured home and paying lot rent can cost less per month than renting a house, though you take on maintenance, insurance and the risk that the home is hard to resell.
When none of this makes sense: If you need a lease longer than a year, a guaranteed pet policy, or a place you can sublet, a park rental may be the wrong choice. The restrictions that make parks quiet and orderly also limit flexibility.
New to renting, or comparing communities? Read what a lease agreement includes and which red flags to watch for, then see how we cover other rental communities in The Aspens Fairhaven in Santa Ana and Willow Brook Court in Brookfield, WI. If you’re leaning toward buying instead, our house inspection checklist shows what to check first.
Sources & References
- Arizona Supreme Court, Self-Service Center: Landlord/Tenant Disputes & Eviction (which law applies to which housing type)
- Arizona Department of Housing: Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act summary (updated October 2024)
- HUD and Federal Register: Implementation of the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995
- Maricopa County Justice Courts: landlord and tenant general information (PDF) and City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services: Guide to the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (PDF) (deposit, notice, and eviction basics)
FAQ
Is Arizona Acres Mobile Home Resort a 55+ community?
Third-party directories list it as age-restricted 55+. We couldn’t verify that on an official park site, so confirm directly with the park before you plan around it.
Can I rent a mobile home inside Arizona Acres?
Possibly, but we found no public rental listings for it. It depends on whether the park lets owners rent out their homes and whether it approves tenants. Ask the park office first.
Why does Zillow show over 100 houses for rent at “Arizona Acres Mobile Home Resort”?
The label covers a wide neighborhood area across several ZIP codes, not just the park. Most of those listings are ordinary houses in nearby subdivisions.
How much does it cost to rent a house near Arizona Acres?
Recent asking rents for 3- and 4-bedroom houses were mostly about $1,850 to $2,600 a month, with fewer 2-bedrooms in the $1,650–$1,850 range. Fees can add to that, and prices change often.
What’s the average lot rent at Arizona Acres?
SpaceRentGuide lists about $435 a month, but the figure is undated and third-party. Ask the park for its current rate and any scheduled increases.
What’s the maximum security deposit in Arizona?
For a standard residential rental, one and a half months’ rent. Pet deposits and other deposits count toward that cap.
Do Arizona’s mobile home park rules protect me if I rent a home I don’t own?
Generally, no. The Arizona Courts site says renting a mobile home you don’t own falls under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. The mobile home parks act is for owners who rent only the lot.
Is it worth renting in a 55+ park during summer in Mesa?
It can be, but cooling costs matter. Ask about the AC age and past electric bills, and check whether the park or landlord covers any utilities.