Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Valley Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $300 (324 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 The Link Apartments priced from $799. 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
The Link ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Tides on UniversityA1Studio,1BA$860
PennytreeS1RStudio,1BA$875
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$899
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Vue Nineteen 01One Bedroom - UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$910
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
Mark at 87 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
SunVilla Resort Apartments (55+)IndigoStudio,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, AZ

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $1.32 price per square foot Three Bedroom Large Model at HUE97 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,780. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the B2-1275 Model at Park Village starting at $1,300 with a $1.02 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.
HUE97Three Bedroom Large3BR,3BA$1.32
Park VillageB2-12752BR,2BA$1.02
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.32
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.27
Lindsay PalmsBahama2BR,1BA$1.34
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
North Country Club Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.37
Val Vista Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
Villatree ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.23

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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 The Link Apartments listed at $799.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Valley Apartment is $899 at The Link 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 $1,025 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 The Link Apartments and starts from $1,425.

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