Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dobson Ranch Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (70 Rentals)

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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1718 S Longmore

MesaAZ85202
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The Flats
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$1,015 - $1,180
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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Waterstone
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$1,080 - $1,884
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Waterstone

1651 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Villetta
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$1,203 - $1,683
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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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The Joshua Apartments
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$1,462 - $2,246
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The Joshua Apartments

1711 S Extension RdMesa, AZ 85210
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property at 2040 S Longmore

$1,650

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2040 S Longmore

MesaAZ85202

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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. District at Fiesta Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $893. Here are the most affordable Dobson Ranch apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manhatton1/11BR,1BA$750
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$893
San Jose Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$945
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Sorrento ApartmentsOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom (A)1BR,1BA$1,025
Stonegate FurnishedStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$1,045
ShorebirdFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,049
Garden Place1A1BR,1BA$1,064
Fiesta Village Furnished - Utilities IncludedStudio Furnished incl UtilitiesStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dobson Ranch, AZ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dobson Ranch area is the $1.63 price per square foot C2 Model at La Costa at Dobson Ranch in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Dobson Ranch apartment is the B2: 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Verona Park starting at $1,515 with a $1.56 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.
La Costa at Dobson RanchC22BR,2BA$1.63
Verona ParkB2: 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.63
Sycamore Square Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.39
Vista ValleyA21BR,1BA$1.44
San PosadaONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a)1BR,1BA$1.56
Villa Fiesta1x1 7701BR,1BA$1.62
Del Coronado1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A11BR,1BA$1.58
Rise at The DistrictA1 Platinum1BR,1BA$1.50
Garden Place1A1BR,1BA$1.61

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Dobson Ranch, Mesa, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Dobson Ranch, Mesa, and the greater Phoenix area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 San Jose Manor listed at $939.

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 $1,045 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 $1,942.

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