Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ from $300 (333 Rentals)

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Terra Vida
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$975 - $3,811
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Terra Vida

150 S Roosevelt RdMesa, AZ 85202
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The Flats
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$1,015 - $1,135
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$1,015 - $1,135
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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Dartmoor Apartments
$1,025 - $1,275
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$1,025 - $1,275
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Dartmoor Apartments

310 N Alma School RdMesa, AZ 85201
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Station 21
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$1,083 - $1,795
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Station 21

2121 W Main StMesa, AZ 85201
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Waterstone
$1,094 - $1,650
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Waterstone

1651 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202
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$1,095 - $1,195

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424 W Brown Rd

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesa, AZ

Pricing Updated: 08/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mesa, AZ area range in price from $729 to $31,472 with an overall median price of $1,623. The three Mesa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Country Club at $1,100, Red Mountain at $1,310, and Riverview at $1,331. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mesa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Country Club$1,100$72944
Red Mountain$1,310$1,07578
Riverview$1,331$72993
Central Mesa$1,408$7291083
Dobson$1,547$1,075123
East Valley$1,689$7293453
East Mesa$1,774$995572

Cheapest Available Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sonoran Palms in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $729. Manhatton in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$729
Manhatton1/11BR,1BA$750
Rosehaven Estates & RV Resorts1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$801
CliffordA11BR,1BA$831
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom West - Classic1BR,1BA$876
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Park Mesa Apartments1X11BR,1BA$899
Aster on UniversityS1 RStudio,1BA$899
Villa Palma1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
Paseo on University1 Bedroom Apartment Near ASU Tempe1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Alta Mesa Desert Springs in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Mesa apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Tricon Gateway starting at $2,469 with a $1.30 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.
Alta Mesa Desert Springs3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Tricon GatewayPlan 23BR,2.5BA$1.30
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.43
Ironwood StationBougainvillea3BR,2.5BA$1.14
The Howe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.13
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
Villa Real2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.29
SoL2BR/2BA - Golden Cove2BR,2BA$1.18
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
1866 S Monterey Dr, Unit 2011866 S Monterey Dr2BR,1BA$1.28

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Mesa Overview

Mesa is a great home for lovers of the rugged outdoors and diverse cultures alike. It is a place where history comes to life, with temperate weather and friendly people. And being part of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area means that you are never far from even more adventures in the big city.

Why live in Mesa, AZ?

Mesa is temperate and diverse suburb of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, allowing residents to enjoy big city proximity with the benefits of a smaller city. There are numerous museums, art centers, and other cultural institutions. Mesa is also home to branch campuses of a wide variety of universities, allowing residents countless educational opportunities. Those who enjoy golf will love the Mesa Country Club whereas shoppers can delight in the constantly-expanding malls and retail centers of the city.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mesa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mesa is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Mesa is Manhatton which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Mesa costs $1,623.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mesa?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 133 regular apartments in Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mesa?

Cheap apartments in Mesa have an average cost of $202 which is $1,421 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa.

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