
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Michelle Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (17 Rentals)
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6434 E Alder Ave

Argenta Apartments
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303 S Recker Rd

124 S 54th St
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San Michelle, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Michelle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Michelle Studio Apartments | $1,067 | $695 | $1,326 |
San Michelle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $936 | $2,241 |
San Michelle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,861 | $1,090 | $2,999 |
San Michelle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $1,972 | $2,763 |
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Cheapest Available San Michelle Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Michelle area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Argenta Apartments priced from $1,180. San Fernando Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,194. Here are the most affordable San Michelle apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Argenta Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
San Fernando Apartments | B 50% | 2BR,2BA | $1,194 |
ALBANY | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Apartments on the Green | 500's Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
The Traditions Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Michelle, AZ
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Michelle area is the $1.63 price per square foot B 60% Model at San Fernando Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,447. The second greatest value San Michelle apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath 1-Car Garage 940 SqFt (880 Net) Model at Villas On Hampton Avenue starting at $1,536 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Michelle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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San Fernando Apartments | B 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Villas On Hampton Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath 1-Car Garage 940 SqFt (880 Net) | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Stone Canyon | Flagstaff with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
MAA City Gate | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
The Traditions Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Apartments on the Green | 200's Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
San Montego Apartments | Sago with Carport | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Island Palms | Sand Palm | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Serena Shores Apartments | Brook | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Envision | 1x1 Titanium | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Michelle Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Michelle?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Michelle is at Apartments on the Green listed at $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Michelle Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Michelle Apartment is $1,197 at Argenta Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Michelle Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Michelle is starting from $1,194 at San Fernando Apartments.
What is the most affordable San Michelle Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Michelle Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview at Superstition Springs and starts from $2,026.
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