Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (114 Rentals)

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Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Mesa area of Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at The Link Apartments priced from $799. Tides on University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Central Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Link ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Tides on UniversityA1Studio,1BA$860
PennytreeS1RStudio,1BA$875
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Sonoran Palms1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$950
The HamptonsA1BR,1BA$996
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Mesa area is the $1.47 price per square foot H Model at Central on Broadway in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,648. The second greatest value Central Mesa apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa starting at $1,405 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Central on BroadwayH3BR,2BA$1.47
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.27
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.12
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.39
Lindsay PalmsBahama2BR,1BA$1.34
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
North Country Club Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.37
Val Vista Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Station 21 Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.50

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mesa. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Central Mesa Neighborhood in Mesa, AZ

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 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 Central Mesa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Mesa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Mesa is under $998.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Central Mesa is The Link Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Central Mesa costs $2,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 70 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Mesa?

Cheap apartments in Central Mesa have an average cost of $217 which is $2,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Mesa.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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