Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (27 Rentals)

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Aspen Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Ridge

820 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203
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Arcos De Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcos De Mesa

1010 N Stapley DrMesa, AZ 85203
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Pine Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Gardens

206-212 W Southern AveMesa, AZ 85210
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Cabrillo Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cabrillo Pointe

522 W 9th PlMesa, AZ 85201
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Sun View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun View

435 E 2nd StMesa, AZ 85203
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Vivo Mesa
Studio Apartments

Vivo Mesa

250 W Main StMesa, AZ 85201
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The Bronte East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bronte East

325 W 5th StMesa, AZ 85201
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Hampton Court
Studio Apartments

Hampton Court

426 W 9th StMesa, AZ 85201
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Indigo Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Lofts

737 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203
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La Cascada
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Cascada

441 N LesueurMesa, AZ 85203
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The Irving
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Irving

31 W 2nd StMesa, AZ 85201

Downtown Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mesa area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $849. Pennytree has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$875
The Link ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Metro at Downtown MesaS1RStudio,1BA$925
Mark at 87 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$929
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$995
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,002
Stonegate FurnishedStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$1,060
544 Southern Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,089

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesa area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1367 S Country Club Dr Model at 1367 S Country Club Dr in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown Mesa apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa starting at $1,470 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1367 S Country Club Dr1367 S Country Club Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.33
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.07
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.39
Candela ParkRenovated 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Town & Country1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.53
Park VillageB1-8552BR,1BA$1.35
Del Coronado1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A21BR,1BA$1.51
North Country Club Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mesa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Mesa Neighborhood in Mesa, AZ

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mesa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Mesa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Mesa is under $1,089.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mesa is Mark at 87 Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Downtown Mesa costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 165 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Mesa?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Mesa have an average cost of $128 which is $2,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown 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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