
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $1,360 (8 Rentals)


San Angelin Apartments

El Rancho Del Sol

948 S Alma School Rd
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Escobedo at Verde Vista

201 S Greenfield Rd

The Alan

La Victoria Commons II
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Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,176 | $773 | $3,734 |
| Central Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $814 | $6,058 |
| Central Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $950 | $6,850 |
Central Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,360 | $3,901 |
| Central Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,702 | $2,403 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Mesa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Mesa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Mesa is under $949.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Central Mesa is The Link Apartments which is listed at $1,360, while the average apartment in Central Mesa costs $4,281.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Mesa?
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 36 regular apartments in Central Mesa 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 Central Mesa?
Cheap apartments in Central Mesa have an average cost of $126 which is $4,155 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Mesa.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.