Apartments for Rent in the Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ (805 Rentals)

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona including Central Mesa, Mesa, and the greater Mesa 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, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with kids? Amongst all of the submarkets in Mesa, this area is now ranked as one of the A-list neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and access to the best-regarded schools.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks, paths, and trails is something that is important for them. Central Mesa is a highly-rated residential submarket for its parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential area has come to be one of our preferred luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, on-site concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury submarkets also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of Mesa ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Central Mesa Neighborhood in Mesa, AZ

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Mesa

How much are Studio apartments in Central Mesa?

There are currently 324 Studio Apartments in Central Mesa with rent ranges from $695 to $3,823 with an average price of $1,176.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Mesa Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Mesa ranges from $828 to $5,124 with an average monthly rent of $1,345.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Mesa cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Mesa range from $895 to $14,287. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,608.

How expensive are Central Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 169 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $2,890 - averaging $2,093 for the location.

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