Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Alta Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,044
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsThe Sage1BR,1BA$1,101
Apartments on the Green500's StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsThe Agave2BR,2BA$1.44
Villas On Hampton Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath 1-Car Garage 940 SqFt (880 Net)1BR,1BA$1.82
The Traditions ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.77
Apartments on the Green200's StudioStudio ,1BA$1.63
Island PalmsSand Palm1BR,1BA$1.64
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsSunburst1BR,1BA$1.75
Envision1x1 Titanium1BR,1BA$1.93
Stone CanyonPrescott1BR,1BA$1.92
ALBANY1X11BR,1BA$2.23
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alta Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #82

Among neighborhoods in Mesa, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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