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

Pennytree

La Petite Chateau Apartments

Metro at Downtown Mesa

Mark at 87 Apartments

Country Club Verandas

Dartmoor Apartments

District at Fiesta Park

The Manhattan

Stonegate Furnished

459 S Hobson

544 Southern Apartments
Downtown Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $849 | $6,369 |
Downtown Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $949 | $5,644 |
Downtown Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $1,070 | $7,369 |
Downtown Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,600 | $2,312 |
Downtown Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sonoran Palms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
Pennytree | S1 | Studio,1BA | $875 |
The Link Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
La Petite Chateau Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Metro at Downtown Mesa | S1R | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Mark at 87 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $929 |
Country Club Verandas | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
District at Fiesta Park | A1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,002 |
Stonegate Furnished | Studio Furnished | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
544 Southern Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1367 S Country Club Dr | 1367 S Country Club Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
Glen at Mesa | 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Avenue 8 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Madison | 2x1 U | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Candela Park | Renovated 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
454 West Brown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Town & Country | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Park Village | B1-855 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Del Coronado | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
North Country Club Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Mesa, Mesa, AZ
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in Mesa, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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.
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