Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (76 Rentals)

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property at 1350 S Greenfield Rd

$860

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$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
property at 1718 S Longmore

$1,000

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$1,000
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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1718 S Longmore

MesaAZ85202
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) #242

465 W Ivyglen St
MesaAZ85201

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property at 6438 E Butte St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6438 E Butte St, Unit 2

6438 E Butte St
MesaAZ85205

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 930 N Mesa Dr

$1,295 - $2,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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930 N Mesa Dr

MesaAZ85201
property at 860 E Brown Rd

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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860 E Brown Rd, Unit 56

860 E Brown Rd
MesaAZ85203

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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 Studio unit found at The Link Apartments priced from $832. Sonoran Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Central Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$832
Sonoran PalmsStudio1BR,1BA$849
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units - washer/dryer in units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$915
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$918
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$925
The FlatsE1Studio,1BA$945
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$945
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ

As of June 08, 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
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Station 212 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.34
2032 N Hunt Cor2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.26
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units - washer/dryer in units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35
35 N May, Unit 10235 N May1BR,1BA$1.31

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #2

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Mesa?

There are currently 775 Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $773 to $18,777. There are also 328 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Mesa ranging from $860 to $12,500.

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 $860 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,860.

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 $1,414 to $3,901, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $8,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,403.

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