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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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1651 S Dobson Rd

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Mesa, AZ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesa, AZ

Pricing Updated: 11/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mesa, AZ area range in price from $750 to $28,743 with an overall median price of $9,973. The three Mesa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Riverview at $799, Country Club at $799, and Red Mountain at $1,000. 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$1,860$79997
Country Club$1,937$79944
Red Mountain$2,225$1,00076
East Mesa$2,818$895371
Dobson$10,349$925164
Central Mesa$25,313$7501379
East Valley$25,313$7503925

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 $799. Aster on University in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Aster on UniversityS1 RStudio,1BA$799
Villetta Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$835
The Atrium1x11BR,1BA$850
Hayden Terrace0x1Studio,1BA$850
Terra VidaSA Renovation 4Studio,1BA$880
Mountain View Apartments2091BR,1BA$895
Alegre Apartments1x11BR,1BA$899
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Val Vista Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ

As of November 04, 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 C1 Model at HUE97 starting at $1,570 with a $1.21 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
HUE97C13BR,3BA$1.21
Lindsay PalmsCancun2BR,2BA$1.31
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.31
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.09
1410 S 37th St, Unit studio1410 S 37th StStudio ,1BA$1.20
Luna Bear 454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.19

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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A Phoenix Expert's Relocation Guide: Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near Banner, ASU, & Amazon

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for College Renters

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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 $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Mesa is The Atrium which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Mesa costs $9,973.

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 373 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 $294 which is $9,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

Written by: Andrew Jollett

I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.