
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (9 Rentals)
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The Landry on 56th

6434 E Alder Ave

6407 E Butte St
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The Village at Sun Valley Apartments

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5200 E Main St
Alta Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alta Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alta Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,128 | $695 | $1,326 |
Alta Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $1,044 | $3,061 |
Alta Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,095 | $3,130 |
Alta Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $1,526 | $2,494 |
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Cheapest Available Alta Mesa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Mesa area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Landry on 56th priced from $1,044. The Village at Sun Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,101. Here are the most affordable Alta Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Landry on 56th | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,044 |
The Village at Sun Valley Apartments | The Sage | 1BR,1BA | $1,101 |
Apartments on the Green | 500's Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Mesa, AZ
As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alta Mesa area is the $1.44 price per square foot The Agave Model at The Village at Sun Valley Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,321. The second greatest value Alta Mesa apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath 1-Car Garage 940 SqFt (880 Net) Model at Villas On Hampton Avenue starting at $1,600 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Village at Sun Valley Apartments | The Agave | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Villas On Hampton Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath 1-Car Garage 940 SqFt (880 Net) | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
The Traditions Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Apartments on the Green | 200's Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
Island Palms | Sand Palm | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Sun Valley Ranch Apartments | Sunburst | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Envision | 1x1 Titanium | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Stone Canyon | Prescott | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
ALBANY | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
The Landry on 56th | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAlta Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Ranked #82
Among neighborhoods in Mesa, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Alta Mesa Neighborhood in Mesa, AZ
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
6 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Mesa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alta Mesa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alta Mesa is under $1,576.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Alta Mesa is The Landry on 56th which is listed at $1,044, while the average apartment in Alta Mesa costs $2,257.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alta Mesa?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Alta Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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