Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (91 Rentals)

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property at 415 N 64th Pl

$999 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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415 N 64th Pl

MesaAZ85205
property at 465 W Ivyglen St

$1,000

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$1,000
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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465 W Ivyglen St, Unit (21) Unit #242

465 W Ivyglen St
MesaAZ85201
property at 424 W Brown Rd

$1,050 - $1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

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424 W Brown Rd

MesaAZ85201
property at 2305 E Main St

$1,099

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2305 E Main St

MesaAZ85213
property at 1248 S Vineyard

$1,099

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1248 S Vineyard

MesaAZ85210

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property at 223 E 2nd St

$1,100 - $1,195

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$1,100 - $1,195
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223 E 2nd St

MesaAZ85201
property at 1942 S Emerson

$1,100 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1942 S Emerson

MesaAZ85210

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property at 124 S 54th St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 S 54th St

MesaAZ85206
property at 1248 S Vineyard

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1248 S Vineyard

MesaAZ85210
property at 2305 E Main St

$1,288

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2305 E Main St

MesaAZ85213
property at 1620 W Southern Ave

$1,292

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$1,292
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$1,292

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1620 W Southern Ave

MesaAZ85202

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property at 949 S Longmore

$1,315

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$1,315
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$1,315

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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949 S Longmore

MesaAZ85202

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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. The Link Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Central Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$809
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom West - Classic1BR,1BA$885
Saltera ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$895
VillettaS1 PlatinumStudio,1BA$899
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Aster on UniversityS1 RStudio,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$910
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$919
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ

As of March 09, 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 2BR/2.0BA Model at Sunrise on the Rail starting at $1,395 with a $1.27 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$1.29
Sunrise on the Rail2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.00
Town & Country Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Island PalmsBeach Palm2BR,2BA$1.35
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.28
Astero Mesa West1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1.26
544 Southern Apartments2x2 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.37
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Saltera ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Baths2BR,2BA$1.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Mesa?

There are currently 754 Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $699 to $14,785. There are also 360 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Mesa ranging from $850 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Mesa ranges from $850 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,826.

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