Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (111 Rentals)

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property at 535 S Temple St
$675

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535 S Temple St

MesaAZ85204

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property at 436 W Clark St
$995
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436 W Clark St

MesaAZ85201
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Dartmoor Apartments
$1,025 - $1,275

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Dartmoor Apartments

310 N Alma School RdMesa, AZ 85201
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The Julia
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$1,107 - $1,907

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The Julia

546 S Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85210
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property at 410 E 9th Ave
$1,145 - $1,199
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410 E 9th Ave

MesaAZ85204
property at 420 W Clark St
$1,149
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420 W Clark St

MesaAZ85201

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property at 930 N Mesa Dr
$1,175 - $1,595
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930 N Mesa Dr

MesaAZ85201

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Cimarron Apartments
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$1,220 - $1,315

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Cimarron Apartments

151 E 1st StMesa, AZ 85201
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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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Downtown Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mesa area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Clifford priced from $831. Sonoran Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CliffordA11BR,1BA$831
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Sunset MesaStudioStudio,1BA$850
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Sunrise on the Rail1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$929
1st Ave ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$930
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom East - Classic1BR,1BA$931
Country Club VerandasA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$942

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesa area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,459. The second greatest value Downtown Mesa apartment is the B1 Bronze Model at Rise Valley Heights starting at $1,385 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.32
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.30
544 Southern Apartments2x2 Silver W/D2BR,2BA$1.37
The JuliaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Town & Country Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.39
15 E 2nd Ave, Unit 15 E 2nd Ave #215 E 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Sunrise on the Rail2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Park Mesa Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.38

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mesa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $942.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mesa is Clifford which is listed at $831, while the average apartment in Downtown Mesa costs $1,200.

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 3 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 $117 which is $1,083 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mesa.

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