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

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Villetta
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$953 - $1,628

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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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The Flats
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$964 - $1,190

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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Waterstone
$1,020 - $1,814

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Waterstone

1651 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202
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property at 925 S Longmore
$1,250

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925 S Longmore, Unit 105

925 S Longmore
MesaAZ85202
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Aspire Mesa
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$1,272 - $1,526

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Aspire Mesa

1248 S VineyardMesa, AZ 85210
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property at 461 W Holmes Ave
$999 - $1,500
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461 W Holmes Ave

MesaAZ85210
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The Joshua Apartments
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$1,354 - $2,125

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The Joshua Apartments

1711 S Extension RdMesa, AZ 85210
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property at 1920 W Lindner Ave
$1,770

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Base Rent$1,770

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1920 W Lindner Ave, Unit 172

1920 W Lindner Ave
MesaAZ85202
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Vista Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Valley

922 S Longmore StMesa, AZ 85202

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San Posada
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Posada

2318 S Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85210
property at 1331 W Baseline Rd
$1,600

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1331 W Baseline Rd, Unit 244

1331 W Baseline Rd
MesaAZ85202

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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 $928. 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$928
The FlatsS1Studio,1BA$964
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$965
San Jose Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$989
Waterstone1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1-5501BR,1BA$1,020
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
The Place at El PradoA11BR,1BA$1,039
Stonegate FurnishedStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$1,045
Twin PalmsOne-Bedroom One-Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TalaveraEstrella2BR,2.5BA$1.46
The Place at El PradoC13BR,2BA$1.64
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.49
La Costa at Dobson RanchC12BR,2BA$1.39
Del Coronado2 Bedroom 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.29
Sycamore Square Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.42
Westmount at the District ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.55
Rise at The DistrictB1 Platinum2BR,1BA$1.54
Villa Fiesta1x1 7701BR,1BA$1.62
Vista ValleyA11BR,1BA$1.54

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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 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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