Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $675 (77 Rentals)

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property at 535 S Temple St
$675

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Base Rent$675

Total Monthly Price$675
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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535 S Temple St

MesaAZ85204
property at 1350 S Greenfield Rd
$880

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Base Rent$880

Total Monthly Price$880
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1350 S Greenfield Rd, Unit 1017

1350 S Greenfield Rd
MesaAZ85206
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property at 3828 E Dulciana Ave
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent
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property at 563 N Cherry
$1,050
2 Bedroom Rentals
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563 N Cherry

MesaAZ85201

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property at 465 W Ivyglen St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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465 W Ivyglen St, Unit #141

465 W Ivyglen St
MesaAZ85201
property at 461 E 9th Ave
$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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461 E 9th Ave

MesaAZ85204

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property at 2013 N Hunt Cir
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2013 N Hunt Cir, Unit 201

2013 N Hunt Cir
MesaAZ85203

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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 Aster on University priced from $779. Clifford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $831. Here are the most affordable Central Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aster on UniversityS1 UStudio,1BA$779
CliffordA11BR,1BA$831
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Sunset MesaStudioStudio,1BA$850
Sunrise on the Rail1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Villa Palma1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$908

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Mesa area is the $0.43 price per square foot 2402 E 5th St Model at 2402 E 5th St, Unit 1618 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value Central Mesa apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa starting at $1,459 with a $1.32 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.
2402 E 5th St, Unit 16182402 E 5th St4BR,3BA$0.43
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.32
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.30
Candela Park2 Bedroom - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
544 Southern Apartments2x2 Silver W/D2BR,2BA$1.34
2961-3011 E Cicero St2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.38
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Sunrise on the Rail2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
124 E Ingram St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.33

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Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Mesa?

There are currently 809 Apartments for Rent in Central Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $725 to $17,658. There are also 368 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Mesa ranging from $675 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 $675 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,283.

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 $1,498 to $3,694, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $8,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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