Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buckhorn Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Sunland North Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunland North Apartments

4740 E Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85206
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Melrose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

501 N 64th PlMesa, AZ 85205
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Terra Vista Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Vista Gardens

5925 E University DrMesa, AZ 85205
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Buckhorn, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Buckhorn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buckhorn area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Falcon Glen priced from $850. 333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 85205 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Buckhorn apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$850
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852051x11BR,1BA$1,025
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,061
San AngelinOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,164
Bella Rosa ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buckhorn, AZ

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buckhorn area is the $1.46 price per square foot Beach Palm Model at Island Palms in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Buckhorn apartment is the B1 MKT Model at San Fernando Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buckhorn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Island PalmsBeach Palm2BR,2BA$1.46
San Fernando ApartmentsB1 MKT2BR,2BA$1.64
Heather Brook Apt2 Bedr / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
San Piedra1B1BR,1BA$1.61
San Villante1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Falcon Glen2X22BR,2BA$1.40
Bella Rosa Apartments106 - CORNER UNIT2BR,1BA$1.53
MAA City Gate11A1BR,1BA$1.62
The Traditions ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852051x11BR,1BA$1.46

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona including Buckhorn, Mesa, and the greater Phoenix area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buckhorn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Buckhorn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buckhorn is under $1,348.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buckhorn?

The cheapest apartment in Buckhorn is Falcon Glen which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Buckhorn costs $2,296.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buckhorn?

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 45 regular apartments in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn?

Cheap apartments in Buckhorn have an average cost of $145 which is $2,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buckhorn.

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