Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $691 (245 Rentals)

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Villetta
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$953 - $1,628

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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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Terra Vida
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$953 - $3,569

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Terra Vida

150 S Roosevelt RdMesa, AZ 85202
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The Flats
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$964 - $1,190

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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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property at 436 W Clark St
$995
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436 W Clark St

MesaAZ85201
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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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property at 465 W Ivyglen St
$999 - $1,100
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465 W Ivyglen St

MesaAZ85201
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Waterstone
$1,020 - $1,814

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Waterstone

1651 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Dartmoor Apartments
$1,025 - $1,275

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Dartmoor Apartments

310 N Alma School RdMesa, AZ 85201
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Station 21
$1,038 - $1,872

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Station 21

2121 W Main StMesa, AZ 85201
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Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Mesa area of Mesa, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Clifford priced from $831. Sonoran Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Central Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CliffordA11BR,1BA$831
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Sunset MesaStudioStudio,1BA$850
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Sunrise on the Rail1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Villa Palma1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$900
Central on BroadwayAStudio,1BA$908

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Mesa area is the $0.43 price per square foot 2402 E 5th St Model at 2402 E 5th St, Unit 1618 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value Central Mesa apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa starting at $1,459 with a $1.32 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2402 E 5th St, Unit 16182402 E 5th St4BR,3BA$0.43
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.32
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.30
544 Southern Apartments2x2 Silver W/D2BR,2BA$1.37
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Sunrise on the Rail2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Portola East MesaJade Renovated2BR,2BA$1.37
124 E Ingram St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mesa. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $908.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Central Mesa is Clifford which is listed at $831, while the average apartment in Central Mesa costs $1,395.

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 134 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 $144 which is $1,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Mesa.

Expert Rental Resources

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