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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesa, AZ

Pricing Updated: 03/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mesa, AZ area range in price from $695 to $13,255 with an overall median price of $2,323. The three Mesa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Country Club at $849, Riverview at $849, and Dobson at $989. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mesa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Country Club$1,600$8494563
Riverview$1,662$8492848
Dobson$2,199$9897127
Central Mesa$2,200$69532192
Red Mountain$2,215$9953371
East Mesa$3,195$95011578
East Valley$3,195$695107274

Cheapest Available Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at The Clifford in the Central Mesa neighborhood priced from $801. Sonoran Palms in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CliffordS1Studio,1BA$801
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Tides on UniversityA1Studio,1BA$860
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$875
The Link ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Buenas North Harris Apartments1X1 Sm1BR,1BA$891
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Vue Nineteen 01One Bedroom - UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$910
Gilbert SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$925
Metro at Downtown MesaS1RStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesa area is the $1.10 price per square foot 4151 E Cullumber Ct Model at 4151 E Cullumber Ct in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Mesa apartment is the 9920 E Texas Ave Model at 9920 E Texas Ave starting at $2,675 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4151 E Cullumber Ct4151 E Cullumber Ct4BR,3BA$1.10
9920 E Texas Ave9920 E Texas Ave4BR,3BA$1.03
890 S Almira Ave890 S Almira Ave3BR,3BA$1.03
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.59
1367 S Country Club Dr1367 S Country Club Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.29
HUE97Three Bedroom Large3BR,3BA$1.22
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.07
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Harper2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.32
Villatree ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.32

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Mesa Overview

Mesa is a great home for lovers of the rugged outdoors and diverse cultures alike. It is a place where history comes to life, with temperate weather and friendly people. And being part of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area means that you are never far from even more adventures in the big city.

Why live in Mesa, AZ?

Mesa is temperate and diverse suburb of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, allowing residents to enjoy big city proximity with the benefits of a smaller city. There are numerous museums, art centers, and other cultural institutions. Mesa is also home to branch campuses of a wide variety of universities, allowing residents countless educational opportunities. Those who enjoy golf will love the Mesa Country Club whereas shoppers can delight in the constantly-expanding malls and retail centers of the city.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mesa, AZ

Ranked #4

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Mesa, AZ

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Mesa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mesa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mesa is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Mesa is Buenas North Harris Apartments which is listed at $891, while the average apartment in Mesa costs $2,323.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 3,164 regular apartments in Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mesa?

Cheap apartments in Mesa have an average cost of $425 which is $1,898 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa.

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