Apartments for Rent in the Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ (1,121 Rentals)

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IMT Riverview
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$1,518 - $1,983

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IMT Riverview

711 N Evergreen RdMesa, AZ 85201
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The Arden AZ
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$1,715 - $3,694

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The Arden AZ

2055 W Riverview Auto DrMesa, AZ 85201
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The Grove on Main
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$1,356 - $8,653

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The Grove on Main

435 E Main StMesa, AZ 85203
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Aspire Mesa
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$1,272 - $1,526

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Aspire Mesa

1248 S VineyardMesa, AZ 85210
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Envision
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$1,397 - $2,487

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Envision

1361 S Greenfield RdMesa, AZ 85206
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Station 21
$1,053 - $1,896

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Station 21

2121 W Main StMesa, AZ 85201
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The Julia
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$1,095 - $2,234

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The Julia

546 S Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85210
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The Joshua Apartments
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$1,301 - $2,230

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The Joshua Apartments

1711 S Extension RdMesa, AZ 85210
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Villetta
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$953 - $1,529

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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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Broadway Vista
$999 - $1,449

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Broadway Vista

2107 W Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ

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

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Mesa

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Central Mesa area of Mesa, AZ?

As of today, September 23, 2026, there are currently 1,121 available Central Mesa apartments priced from $725 to $28,111, with an average monthly rent of $1,493.

How much are Studio apartments in Central Mesa?

There are currently 190 Studio Apartments in Central Mesa with rent ranges from $779 to $2,185 with an average price of $1,202.

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 $831 to $9,999 with an average monthly rent of $1,307.

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 $925 to $5,337. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,619.

How expensive are Central Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 119 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,420 to $4,257 - averaging $2,083 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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