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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesa, AZ

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mesa, AZ area range in price from $750 to $14,860 with an overall median price of $2,760. The three Mesa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Country Club at $849, Riverview at $799, and Central Mesa at $750. 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$1,938$84950
Riverview$1,938$79988
Central Mesa$2,098$750974
Red Mountain$2,225$1,000107
Dobson$2,874$915104
East Mesa$2,999$995304
East Valley$5,249$7503165

Cheapest Available Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesa, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Clifford in the Central Mesa neighborhood priced from $814. Sonoran Palms in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CliffordA21BR,1BA$814
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$913
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$925
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$944
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$950
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$969
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesa area is the $1.23 price per square foot C2 Model at HUE97 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,656. The second greatest value Mesa apartment is the 4x4 Plus Model at Gateway at Tempe starting at $750 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe 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.
HUE97C23BR,3BA$1.23
Gateway at Tempe4x4 Plus4BR,4BA$0.57
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.35
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.27
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.28
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Park VillageB1-8552BR,1BA$1.32
Park Mesa Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.36

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mesa, AZ

Ranked #4

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Mesa, AZ

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $970.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Mesa is The Clifford which is listed at $814, while the average apartment in Mesa costs $2,760.

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 91 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 $288 which is $2,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa.

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