Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (81 Rentals)

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property at 455 S Mesa Dr

455 S Mesa Dr

MesaAZ85204
property at 1001 N Pasadena

1001 N Pasadena

MesaAZ85201

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MesaAZ85202

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property at 124 S 54th St

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MesaAZ85206

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2737 N Salem

MesaAZ85215

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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. La Petite Chateau Apartments 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Terra VidaSA Renovation 2Studio,1BA$917
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$945
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$972
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$989
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$991
Villetta Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$993
Station 211 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$993
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom East - Classic1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ

As of August 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Mesa area is the $1.31 price per square foot Cancun Model at Lindsay Palms in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Central Mesa apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa starting at $1,425 with a $1.29 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.
Lindsay PalmsCancun2BR,2BA$1.31
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.29
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.19
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.44
Luna Bear 454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
North Country Club Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.42
MAA City Gate11B1BR,1BA$1.44
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Park Mesa Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.36
Station 211 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Mesa?

There are currently 782 Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $750 to $7,943. There are also 401 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Mesa ranging from $700 to $12,000.

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 $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,476.

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 $1,595 to $5,972, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,575 to $5,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.