1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ (290 Rentals)

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Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Largest Available Central Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Mesa area of Mesa, AZ is found at MAA City Gate and is listed at 1,003 square feet priced from $1,508. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
MAA City Gate11C1,003 Sq Ft$1,508
Springs at Alta Mesa0x1 943sf Reno943 Sq Ft$1,755
IMT RiverviewA3925 Sq Ft$1,525
Avana Gilbert1 Bedroom 1 Bath ADA - Sophisticated900 Sq Ft$1,392
Mera Greenfield 55+ Active AdultA4 - Azure893 Sq Ft$1,699
The PomeroyA3881 Sq Ft$1,860
Villas On Hampton Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath 1-Car Garage 940 SqFt (880 Net)880 Sq Ft$1,638
Waterford Place1x1 867867 Sq Ft$1,304
Apartments on the Green300's 1-Bed800 Sq Ft$1,500

Cheapest Available Central Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Central Mesa of Mesa, AZ is the One Bedroom, One Bath Model starting from $854 at Tides on Southern. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Mesa is currently $1,482. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Tides on SouthernOne Bedroom, One Bath$854
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom West - Classic$895
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.$939
Sonoran Palms1 Bedroom$949
Madera Point ApartmentsA1$968
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath$995
San Fernando ApartmentsA 50%$996
La Petite Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom$999
EmparradoAgave$999

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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 1 Bedroom Central Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Mesa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Mesa is at Tides on Southern listed at $854.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Mesa is $1,482.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Mesa is a 1,003 square feet unit starting from $1,508 at MAA City Gate.

What is the average size for Central Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Central Mesa is currently 717 sq ft.

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