Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dobson Ranch Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (62 Rentals)

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The Flats
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$899 - $1,180
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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Waterstone
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$994 - $2,038
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Waterstone

1651 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202
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1718 S Longmore

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Villetta
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$1,048 - $1,794
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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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The Joshua Apartments
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$1,584 - $2,261
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The Joshua Apartments

1711 S Extension RdMesa, AZ 85210
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San Posada
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San Posada

2318 S Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85210

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Dobson Ranch, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

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. Shorebird has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Dobson Ranch apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manhatton1/11BR,1BA$750
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$899
The FlatsA21BR,1BA$899
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$920
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$945
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$994
Sorrento ApartmentsOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom (A)1BR,1BA$1,010
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Stonegate FurnishedStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$1,045
Fiesta Village Furnished - Utilities IncludedStudio Furnished incl UtilitiesStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dobson Ranch, AZ

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dobson Ranch area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Desert Jewel Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Dobson Ranch apartment is the 2x2 G Model at Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments starting at $1,499 with a $1.44 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Desert Jewel Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.66
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.44
La Costa at Dobson RanchC32BR,2BA$1.63
Sycamore Square Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.46
San PosadaONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a)1BR,1BA$1.56
Del Coronado1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A11BR,1BA$1.60
Vista ValleyA11BR,1BA$1.65
Westmount at the District ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.64
Rise at The DistrictA1 Platinum1BR,1BA$1.50
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47

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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 Shorebird listed at $899.

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 $1,977.

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