Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage Grove Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $900 (25 Rentals)

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The Harper
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The Harper

530-538 N WilliamsMesa, AZ 85203
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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 Tides on Southern priced from $978. Tides at Mesa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,017. Here are the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tides on SouthernOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$978
Tides at MesaOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,017
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1,041
Talise Apartments1x1 700sf Classic1BR,1BA$1,100
Park Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, AZ

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $1.59 price per square foot C1a Model at The CJ Luxury Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the 2X2 Model at Astero Mesa West starting at $1,299 with a $1.26 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.
The CJ Luxury TownhomesC1a3BR,2.5BA$1.59
Astero Mesa West2X22BR,2BA$1.26
Tides on SouthernTwo Bedroom, Two Baths2BR,2BA$1.53
Park Mesa Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.54
Talise Apartments1x1 768sf Renovated1BR,1BA$1.62
The Polo ClubThe Jewel1BR,1BA$1.74
Astero Mesa East1X11BR,1BA$1.84
Tides at MesaOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Park Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.69
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1.83

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Cottage Grove, Mesa, AZ

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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 Tides on Southern which is listed at $978, while the average apartment in Cottage Grove costs $2,750.

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 15 regular apartments in Cottage Grove that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cottage Grove?

Cheap apartments in Cottage Grove have an average cost of $251 which is $2,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottage Grove.

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