Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $300 (313 Rentals)

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East Valley, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Valley area of Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $849. Tides on University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Tides on UniversityA1Studio,1BA$860
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$875
The Link ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Buenas North Harris Apartments1X1 Sm1BR,1BA$891
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Vue Nineteen 01One Bedroom - UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$910
Villetta Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$936
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, AZ

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $0.86 price per square foot 33055 N Madison Way Dr Model at 33055 N Madison Way Dr in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,845. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the 3135 E Muirfield St Model at 3135 E Muirfield St starting at $3,500 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33055 N Madison Way Dr33055 N Madison Way Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.86
3135 E Muirfield St3135 E Muirfield St5BR,2.5BA$1.07
2464 E Westchester Dr2464 E Westchester Dr4BR,2BA$1.08
9920 E Texas Ave9920 E Texas Ave4BR,3BA$1.03
30944 N Bramwell Ave30944 N Bramwell Ave4BR,2.5BA$0.87
3723 W South Butte Rd3723 W South Butte Rd5BR,3BA$1.00
890 S Almira Ave890 S Almira Ave3BR,3BA$1.03
2011 E Andalusian Loop2011 E Andalusian Loop5BR,3BA$0.85
5292 E Silverbell Rd5292 E Silverbell Rd4BR,2.5BA$0.79
3877 W Naomi Ln3877 W Naomi Ln4BR,2.5BA$0.97

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Valley, Mesa, and the greater Mesa area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Valley is at Sonoran Palms listed at $849.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Valley Apartment is $891 at Buenas North Harris Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Valley is starting from $1,035 at Mesa Station Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sonoma Valley and starts from $1,466.

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