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The Harper
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harper

530-538 N WilliamsMesa, AZ 85203
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Serrano Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Serrano Gardens

1915 E Broadway RdMesa, 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 Talise Apartments priced from $925. Mesa Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$925
Mesa Station ApartmentsMcKellips2BR,1BA$950
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,018
Lucera Apartments Homes1X1 A21BR,1BA$1,079
Sands Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,079
The VanceOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
Park Ridge Apartments2x1 stainless steel package2BR,1BA$1,249
Lindsay PalmsAruba1BR,1BA$1,299
Astero Mesa East900 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1,449
Astero Mesa West1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, AZ

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $1.40 price per square foot 1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation Model at Astero Mesa West in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the 900 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation Model at Astero Mesa East starting at $1,449 with a $1.61 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$1.40
Astero Mesa East900 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1.61
Lindsay PalmsAruba1BR,1BA$1.51
Park Ridge Apartments2x1 stainless steel package2BR,1BA$1.61
Talise Apartments1x1 768sf Renovated1BR,1BA$1.69
Lucera Apartments Homes1X1 A21BR,1BA$1.54
The VanceOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1.70
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1.75
Sands Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cottage Grove, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #71

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage Grove Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Grove Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Grove Apartment is $925 at Talise Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cottage Grove Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottage Grove is starting from $950 at Mesa Station Apartments.

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