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43 N Harris Dr
43 N Harris DrMesa, AZ 85203
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Orchard Mesa
108 N Greenfield RdMesa, AZ 85205
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Aster on University
2240 W University DrMesa, AZ 85201
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Sonoran Palms
900 N Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85201
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35 N May
35 N MayMesa, AZ 85201
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Terra Vida
150 S Roosevelt RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Park Village
226 N HobsonMesa, AZ 85203
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Park Mesa Apartments
1547 E Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85204
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La Petite Chateau Apartments
1254 E BroadwayMesa, AZ 85204
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The Link Apartments
1457 W University DrMesa, AZ 85201
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Pennytree
232 S MacDonaldMesa, AZ 85210
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826 E 4th Pl
826 E 4th PlMesa, AZ 85203
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Villetta
1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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Country Club Verandas
1415 N Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85201
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San Jose Manor
1112 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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The Flats
1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Gilbert Square Apartments
1821 E Covina StMesa, AZ 85203
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1726 E 6th AveMesa, AZ 85204
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1756 E 6th Ave
1756 E 6th AveMesa, AZ 85204
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Waterstone
1651 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Talise Apartments
265 N Gilbert RdMesa, AZ 85203
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Stonegate Furnished
825 S Alma School RdMesa, AZ 85210
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565 S Hobson
565 S HobsonMesa, AZ 85204
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Val Vista Gardens Apartments
3443 E University DrMesa, AZ 85213
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Dartmoor Apartments
310 N Alma School RdMesa, AZ 85201
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The Hamptons
2055 E Hampton AveMesa, AZ 85204
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ALBANY
33 N 58th StMesa, AZ 85205
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District at Fiesta Park
1033 S Longmore StMesa, AZ 85202
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Saltera Apartments
2151 E Southern AveMesa, AZ 85204
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1318 S VineyardMesa, AZ 85210
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Emerald Apartments
1030 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202
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544 Southern Apartments
544 E Southern AveMesa, AZ 85204
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1050 W University Dr
1050 W University DrMesa, AZ 85201
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Aspire Mesa
1248 S VineyardMesa, AZ 85210
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Trails at Harris
1653 S Harris DrMesa, AZ 85204
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950 E Southern AveMesa, AZ 85204
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633 W 1st AveMesa, AZ 85210
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215 E 1st AveMesa, AZ 85210
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Delano Apartments
1800 E Covina StMesa, AZ 85203
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2107 W Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85202
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1362 S VineyardMesa, AZ 85210
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960 W Southern AveMesa, AZ 85210
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1940 W University Dr
1940 W University DrMesa, AZ 85201
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Maddox
2020 E Inverness AveMesa, AZ 85204
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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 | $1,175 | $699 | $2,307 |
| Central Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $818 | $4,253 |
| Central Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $950 | $6,252 |
| Central Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $1,499 | $4,814 |
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There are currently 185 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Central Mesa Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Mesa area of Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $809. Aster on University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Central Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Sonoran Palms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $809 |
| Aster on University | S1 R | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| La Petite Chateau Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Pennytree | S1 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Park Village | A1-630 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Link Apartments | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Villetta | S1 Platinum | Studio,1BA | $924 |
| Country Club Verandas | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| The Oaks Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Mesa area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Central Mesa apartment is the B1 Model at Avenue 8 starting at $1,159 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Glen at Mesa | 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Avenue 8 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Town & Country Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Madison | 2x1 U | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments | 2x2 G | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Luna Bear 454 West Brown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Waylon Desert Haven | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Clare Feldstadt I | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Manhattan | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Aspire Mesa | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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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 $929.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Central Mesa is Sonoran Palms which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Central Mesa costs $13,395.
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 119 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 $132 which is $13,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Mesa.
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