
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $995 (53 Rentals)


20 W Southern Ave

Park Mesa Apartments

553 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Unit 202

The Link Apartments

Park Village

1050 W University Dr, Unit 202

555 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Unit 202

501 E 8th Ave

541 S Bellview
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Clare Feldstadt I

410 E 9th Ave

410 E 9th Ave, Unit 17

233-233 S Doran

325 S Pioneer

Sunrise on the Rail

The Quin

860 E Brown Rd, Unit 22

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851 S Horne
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143 S Doran, Unit 206

551 S Lesueur

409 E Fairfield St

409 E Fairfield St, Unit B

245 S Allen

718 S Horne

Connect on University Apartments

District at Fiesta Park

535 S Udall

Country Club Verandas
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1041 N Mesa Dr, Unit 413 E Frost Cir

424 E Brown Rd, Unit 142

1342 W Emerald Ave

Fiesta Village MH & RV Resort

Pine Gardens

Cabrillo Pointe

Arcos De Mesa

539 1/2 E 2nd Ave

Indigo Lofts

607 W Rio Salado Pkwy
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The Manhattan

The Oaks

860 E Brown Rd

The Bronte East

859 S Ext Rd

Escobedo at Verde Vista

Ashland Manor Apartments

The Cove

624 E Marilyn Ave
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Downtown Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,103 | $795 | $1,474 |
| Downtown Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $888 | $2,044 |
Downtown Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $995 | $4,081 |
| Downtown Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $1,507 | $2,305 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mesa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Mesa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Mesa is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mesa is The Link Apartments which is listed at $1,064, while the average apartment in Downtown Mesa costs $1,843.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Mesa?
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 Downtown Mesa 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 Downtown Mesa?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Mesa have an average cost of $105 which is $1,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mesa.
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