Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (45 Rentals)

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property at 1718 S Longmore

1718 S Longmore

MesaAZ85202

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MesaAZ85204

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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 $849. Pennytree has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Central Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$850
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$925
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom West1BR,1BA$935
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$948
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
Mark at 87 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$975
Tides on SouthernOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$978

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Mesa area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Central Mesa apartment is the B1 Model at Avenue 8 starting at $1,309 with a $1.19 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$1.27
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.19
Lindsay PalmsBahama2BR,1BA$1.34
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
The JuliaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Villatree ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Mesa?

There are currently 778 Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $695 to $7,094. There are also 295 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Mesa ranging from $700 to $25,000.

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 $700 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,417.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Mesa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Mesa range from $1,475 to $7,094, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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