Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dobson Ranch Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (52 Rentals)

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property at 1651 S Dobson Rd

$988 - $1,323

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1651 S Dobson Rd

MesaAZ85202

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property at 1362 S Vineyard

$1,059 - $1,230

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1362 S Vineyard

MesaAZ85210

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property at 1248 S Vineyard

$1,099 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1248 S Vineyard

MesaAZ85210

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property at 1248 S Vineyard

$1,099

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1248 S Vineyard

MesaAZ85210
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1620 W Southern Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1620 W Southern Ave

1620 W Southern AveMesa, AZ 85202
property at 461 W Holmes Ave

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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461 W Holmes Ave

MesaAZ85210
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San Posada
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Posada

2318 S Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85210

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Sonoma Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sonoma Village

2932 N Oregon StChandler, AZ 85225

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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 Studio unit found at Waterstone priced from $909. San Jose Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $939. Here are the most affordable Dobson Ranch apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$909
San Jose Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
The FlatsE1Studio,1BA$939
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$942
The Place at El PradoA11BR,1BA$979
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Aspire MesaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,013
VillettaS1 PlatinumStudio,1BA$1,017
Del Coronado1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A11BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dobson Ranch, AZ

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dobson Ranch area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2x2 1117 Model at Waterford Place in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,659. 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.
Waterford Place2x2 11172BR,2BA$1.49
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.44
Sycamore Square Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.62
San PosadaONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a)1BR,1BA$1.42
The Place at El PradoQ12BR,1BA$1.46
Del Coronado1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A21BR,1BA$1.42
Villa Fiesta1x1 7701BR,1BA$1.62
Verona Park1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.59
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.49
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51

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Dobson Ranch, Mesa, AZ

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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 a cheap apartment in Dobson Ranch?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dobson Ranch is under $1,049.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dobson Ranch?

The cheapest apartment in Dobson Ranch is District at Fiesta Park which is listed at $942, while the average apartment in Dobson Ranch costs $8,082.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dobson Ranch?

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 14 regular apartments in Dobson Ranch 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 Dobson Ranch?

Cheap apartments in Dobson Ranch have an average cost of $340 which is $7,742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dobson Ranch.

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