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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,431 | $729 | $3,734 |
| Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $831 | $5,336 |
| Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $875 | $7,674 |
| Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,407 | $801 | $8,009 |
| Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $676 | $8,966 |
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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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