Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (108 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Central Mesa area of Mesa.

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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 Pennytree priced from $850. Villetta Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $883. Here are the most affordable Central Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$850
Villetta Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$883
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$925
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom West1BR,1BA$935
Mark at 87 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$953
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Mesa area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Central Mesa apartment is the B1 Model at Avenue 8 starting at $1,329 with a $1.21 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.
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.27
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.21
Lindsay PalmsBahama2BR,1BA$1.34
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
The JuliaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
The Landry on 56thTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852051x1 - C1BR,1BA$1.39

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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 $975.

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 $935, while the average apartment in Central Mesa costs $3,575.

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 73 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 $128 which is $3,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Mesa.

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