
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dobson Ranch Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $679 (62 Rentals)
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The Flats

San Jose Manor

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Waterstone

Emerald Apartments

The Place at El Prado

Stonegate Furnished

Twin Palms

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The Quin

Garden Place

Villa Fiesta

925 S Longmore, Unit 105

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1916 W Jerome Ave
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461 W Holmes Ave

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1645 W Baseline Rd, Unit 2200

461 W Holmes Ave, Unit 370

Landing at Fiesta Village

La Costa at Dobson Ranch

Vetra Mesa

1730 W Emelita Ave
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Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments

Furnished Studio-Phoenix - Mesa - West

461 W Holmes Ave, Unit 347

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1920 W Lindner Ave, Unit 172

2855 S Ext Rd

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623 W Guadalupe Rd

Reflect at Dobson Ranch

830 S Dobson Rd

1406 W Emerald Ave

San Posada

1331 W Baseline Rd

1331 W Baseline Rd, Unit 244

2121 S Pennington

805 S Sycamore

Chandler Ridge
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Dobson Ranch, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dobson Ranch?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson Ranch Studio Apartments | $1,138 | $953 | $1,649 |
| Dobson Ranch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $928 | $1,845 |
| Dobson Ranch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $1,204 | $2,225 |
| Dobson Ranch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,169 | $1,954 | $2,460 |
| Dobson Ranch 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,440 | $4,000 | $7,661 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dobson Ranch Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Dobson Ranch Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dobson Ranch area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Manhatton priced from $750. District at Fiesta Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $928. Here are the most affordable Dobson Ranch apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhatton | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| District at Fiesta Park | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| The Flats | S1 | Studio,1BA | $964 |
| Rise at The District | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| San Jose Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $989 |
| Waterstone | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1-550 | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Emerald Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Place at El Prado | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| Stonegate Furnished | Studio Furnished | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| Twin Palms | One-Bedroom One-Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dobson Ranch, AZ
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dobson Ranch area is the $1.46 price per square foot Estrella Model at Talavera in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Dobson Ranch apartment is the C1 Model at The Place at El Prado starting at $1,954 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dobson Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talavera | Estrella | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.46 |
| The Place at El Prado | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments | 2x2 G | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| La Costa at Dobson Ranch | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Del Coronado | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Sycamore Square Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Westmount at the District Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Rise at The District | B1 Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Villa Fiesta | 1x1 770 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Vista Valley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dobson Ranch Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dobson Ranch?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dobson Ranch is at The Flats listed at $964.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dobson Ranch Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dobson Ranch Apartment is $750 at Manhatton.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dobson Ranch Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dobson Ranch is starting from $1,195 at Rise at The District.
What is the most affordable Dobson Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dobson Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Place at El Prado and starts from $1,954.
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