Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $900 (36 Rentals)

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San Miguel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Miguel

8915 E Guadalupe RdMesa, AZ 85212
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Peralta Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peralta Vista

526 N Ellsworth RdMesa, AZ 85207
property at 143 S Mountain Rd

143 S Mountain Rd

Apache JunctionAZ85120
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Meridian 21
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian 21

850 N Meridian RdApache Junction, AZ 85120
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East Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Mesa area of Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at SunVilla Resort Apartments (55+) priced from $1,065. Clare Feldstadt II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable East Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SunVilla Resort Apartments (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$1,065
Clare Feldstadt II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,101
Marabrisa Condominiums1/1 50%1BR,1BA$1,150
Meridian 21Two Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Apartments on the Green500's StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Maxwell at Cooley StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,241
Cabana Southern ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,269
Williams Gateway ApartmentsA2R1BR,1BA$1,275
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsThe Estrella2BR,2BA$1,321

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, AZ

As of March 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Mesa area is the $1.03 price per square foot 9920 E Texas Ave Model at 9920 E Texas Ave in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value East Mesa apartment is the 8104 E Petra Ave Model at 8104 E Petra Ave starting at $3,099 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9920 E Texas Ave9920 E Texas Ave4BR,3BA$1.03
8104 E Petra Ave8104 E Petra Ave4BR,3BA$1.37
10451 E Obispo Ave10451 E Obispo Ave4BR,2.5BA$1.11
6058 S Calderon6058 S Calderon4BR,2BA$1.40
1748 S Chatsworth1748 S Chatsworth3BR,2.5BA$1.23
2903 S Channing2903 S Channing3BR,2BA$1.29
8240 E Plata Ave8240 E Plata Ave3BR,2BA$1.34
11119 E Serafina Ave11119 E Serafina Ave4BR,2BA$1.36
HUE97Three Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.28
The Solstice of Mesa 55+ ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #19

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 brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Arizona, including Mesa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East Mesa Neighborhood in Mesa, AZ

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

6 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 East Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Mesa is at SunVilla Resort Apartments (55+) listed at $1,065.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mesa Apartment is $1,100 at Clare Feldstadt II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Mesa is starting from $1,199 at Meridian 21.

What is the most affordable East Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tierra Antigua Apartments and starts from $1,526.

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