Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (310 Rentals)

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property at 1350 S Greenfield Rd

$860

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 23

1350 S Greenfield Rd, Unit 1017

1350 S Greenfield Rd
MesaAZ85206

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The Flats
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$945 - $1,180
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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Terra Vida
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$947 - $3,568
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Terra Vida

150 S Roosevelt RdMesa, AZ 85202
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property at 465 W Ivyglen St

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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465 W Ivyglen St, Unit (21) #242

465 W Ivyglen St
MesaAZ85201
property at 1718 S Longmore

$1,000

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1718 S Longmore

MesaAZ85202
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Dartmoor Apartments
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$1,025 - $1,100
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Dartmoor Apartments

310 N Alma School RdMesa, AZ 85201
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Villetta
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$1,083 - $1,829
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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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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 Country Club Verandas priced from $826. 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
Country Club VerandasA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$826
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom West - Classic1BR,1BA$855
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$888
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
Saltera ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$903
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$910
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units - washer/dryer in units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$915
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$925
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Mesa area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,459. The second greatest value Central Mesa apartment is the B1 Bronze Model at Rise Valley Heights starting at $1,385 with a $1.26 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.
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.32
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
Madison2x1 U WD2BR,1BA$1.36
Astero Mesa East1044 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1.34
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.41
Astero Mesa West1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1.30
MaddoxEsquire2BR,2BA$1.38
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units - washer/dryer in units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Mesa is at Sonoran Palms listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Mesa Apartment is $826 at Country Club Verandas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Mesa is starting from $975 at Mesa Station Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Link Apartments and starts from $1,397.

Expert Rental Resources

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