Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $875 (15 Rentals)

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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 |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,422 | $875 | $6,078 |
Downtown Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $899 | $4,754 |
Downtown Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $1,099 | $6,023 |
Downtown Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,425 | $2,635 |
Downtown Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $1,895 | $2,300 |
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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 $1,060.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mesa is The Link Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Downtown Mesa costs $2,869.
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 8 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 $113 which is $2,756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mesa.
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