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Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesa, AZ

Pricing Updated: 05/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mesa, AZ area range in price from $695 to $15,237 with an overall median price of $2,954. The three Mesa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Riverview at $865, Red Mountain at $1,000, and Country Club at $899. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mesa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Riverview$2,345$865108
Red Mountain$2,549$1,000129
Country Club$2,560$89993
Dobson$3,000$975248
East Mesa$3,075$950437
Central Mesa$3,575$6951102
East Valley$3,575$6953905

Cheapest Available Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at The Clifford in the Central Mesa neighborhood priced from $755. Tides on University in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CliffordS1Studio,1BA$755
Tides on UniversityS1 CStudio,1BA$865
Villetta Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$893
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom West1BR,1BA$899
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$925
PennytreeS1RStudio,1BA$925
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesa area is the $0.53 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Mesa apartment is the Four Bedroom Model at HUE97 starting at $2,023 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.53
HUE97Four Bedroom4BR,4BA$1.31
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.27
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.22
Lindsay PalmsBahama2BR,1BA$1.34
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
Gateway at Tempe2x2 L Renovated2BR,2BA$1.36
Clare Feldstadt II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852051x1 - C1BR,1BA$1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Mesa?

There are currently 1190 Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $650 to $10,335. There are also 967 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mesa ranging from $700 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mesa ranges from $700 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,087.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mesa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mesa range from $840 to $9,639, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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