Cheap Apartments for Rent in the C.A.N.D.O. Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (126 Rentals)

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The Flats
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$945 - $1,180
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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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Dartmoor Apartments

310 N Alma School RdMesa, AZ 85201
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The Julia
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$1,100 - $1,787
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The Julia

546 S Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85210
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Station 21
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$1,102 - $1,630
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Station 21

2121 W Main StMesa, AZ 85201
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Villetta
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$1,168 - $1,794
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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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Be Mesa
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$1,233 - $3,934
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Be Mesa

510 S Extension RdMesa, AZ 85210
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Cheapest Available C.A.N.D.O. Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the C.A.N.D.O. area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $849. Shorebird has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable C.A.N.D.O. apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
The Pacifica1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$915
1st Ave ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$930
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$939
The FlatsE1Studio,1BA$945
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$945
CliffordS1Studio,1BA$965
Sorrento ApartmentsOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom (A)1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in C.A.N.D.O., AZ

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the C.A.N.D.O. area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,459. The second greatest value C.A.N.D.O. apartment is the B1 Bronze Model at Rise Valley Heights starting at $1,395 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for C.A.N.D.O. apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.32
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.27
Madison2x1 U WD2BR,1BA$1.36
Waylon Desert HavenB12BR,2BA$1.42
Club 715 Apartments2x2 U2BR,2BA$1.44
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Sycamore Square Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.46
The Pacifica1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$1.35

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C.A.N.D.O., Mesa, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Arizona including C.A.N.D.O. Mesa, and the greater Phoenix area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap C.A.N.D.O. Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in C.A.N.D.O.?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in C.A.N.D.O. is under $990.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in C.A.N.D.O.?

The cheapest apartment in C.A.N.D.O. is The Link Apartments which is listed at $814, while the average apartment in C.A.N.D.O. costs $2,265.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in C.A.N.D.O.?

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 6 regular apartments in C.A.N.D.O. 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 C.A.N.D.O.?

Cheap apartments in C.A.N.D.O. have an average cost of $103 which is $2,162 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in C.A.N.D.O..

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