Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage Grove Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (46 Rentals)

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Ko Ko Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ko Ko Palms

434 N HillMesa, AZ 85203

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2913 E Cicero
Studio Apartments

2913 E Cicero

2913 E CiceroMesa, AZ 85213
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2928 E Cicero
2 Bedroom Apartments

2928 E Cicero

2928 E CiceroMesa, AZ 85213
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408 N Williams
2 Bedroom Apartments

408 N Williams

408 N WilliamsMesa, AZ 85203

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Brentwood West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood West

3104 E Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85204
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Glenhaven Estates
Studio Apartments

Glenhaven Estates

2345 E Main StMesa, AZ 85213
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Serrano Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serrano Gardens

1915 E Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85204
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Southwest Villas
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southwest Villas

309 S ShouseMesa, AZ 85204
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The Groves Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Groves Apartments

2030 E Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85204
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Broadway Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Point

1859 E Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85204
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El Jardin
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Jardin

410-418 S. HallMesa, AZ 85204
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Magana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magana Apartments

1628 E Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85204
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Windsor Park
3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Park

150 S WindsorMesa, AZ 85204
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Cottage Grove, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottage Grove area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Mesa Apartments priced from $899. Gilbert Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $926. Here are the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Mesa Apartments1X11BR,1BA$899
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$926
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$975
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$978
Delano ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,055
The VanceOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,093
Sands Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,099
Astero Mesa East700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovation1BR,1BA$1,199
Portola East MesaJade Upgrade2BR,2BA$1,249
Lucera Apartments Homes1X1 A2 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, AZ

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $1.35 price per square foot 1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation Model at Astero Mesa West in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the Aruba Model at Lindsay Palms starting at $1,400 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Astero Mesa West1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1.35
Lindsay PalmsAruba1BR,1BA$1.62
Portola East MesaJade Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.55
Astero Mesa East700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovation1BR,1BA$1.71
The VanceOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Park Mesa Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.38
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.76
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.75
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$1.68
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cottage Grove, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #71

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage Grove Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottage Grove?

The cheapest apartment in Cottage Grove is Park Mesa Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Cottage Grove costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottage Grove?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Cottage Grove that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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