Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (58 Rentals)

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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 The Link Apartments priced from $850. Tides on Southern has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $854. Here are the most affordable Central Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$850
Tides on SouthernOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$854
Aster on UniversityS1 CStudio,1BA$865
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$879
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$933
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$970
WaterstoneStudio S1-450Studio,1BA$975
Madera Point ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$978

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Mesa area is the $1.32 price per square foot C1a Model at The CJ Luxury Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,285. The second greatest value Central Mesa apartment is the 42 W 6th Pl Model at 42 W 6th Pl starting at $1,775 with a $1.34 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.
The CJ Luxury TownhomesC1a3BR,2.5BA$1.32
42 W 6th Pl42 W 6th Pl3BR,2BA$1.34
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.31
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.20
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.39
Astero Mesa West2X22BR,2BA$1.35
Del Coronado2 Bedroom 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.39
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Tides on SouthernTwo Bedroom, Two Baths2BR,2BA$1.36
Park Mesa Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Mesa?

There are currently 774 Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $6,734. There are also 350 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 $4,230.

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 $1,495 to $6,734, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,399 to $5,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,135.

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