Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (66 Rentals)

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Aspen Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Ridge

820 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203
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Arcos De Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcos De Mesa

1010 N Stapley DrMesa, AZ 85203
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Pine Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Gardens

206-212 W Southern AveMesa, AZ 85210
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Cabrillo Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cabrillo Pointe

522 W 9th PlMesa, AZ 85201
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun View

435 E 2nd StMesa, AZ 85203
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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 Studio unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $849. Park Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$900
The Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$949
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$972
1st Ave.Studio CStudio,1BA$980
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$990
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$998
EmparradoAgave1BR,1BA$999
Aspire MesaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesa area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Downtown Mesa apartment is the B1 Model at Avenue 8 starting at $1,303 with a $1.18 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$1.41
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.18
Luna Bear 454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
The JuliaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Park Mesa Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.29
Candela Park1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Downtown Mesa Neighborhood in Mesa, AZ

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Mesa is at Sonoran Palms listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Mesa Apartment is $899 at Sonoran Palms.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Mesa is starting from $1,045 at Park Mesa Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Exchange on the 8 and starts from $1,893.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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