Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (75 Rentals)

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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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$1,099 - $1,350

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1248 S Vineyard

MesaAZ85210

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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 The Link Apartments priced from $800. 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
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$800
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$912
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$942
The Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$949
Mark at 87 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$949
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$950
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$995
Park Mesa Apartments1X11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesa area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Sunrise on the Rail in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Downtown Mesa apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa starting at $1,350 with a $1.22 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.
Sunrise on the Rail2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.12
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.22
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.12
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.29
Luna Bear 454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.20
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units - washer/dryer in units2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
Quail RunTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
The Monterey2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Candela ParkRenovated 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 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 $999.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mesa is Country Club Verandas which is listed at $912, while the average apartment in Downtown Mesa costs $1,925.

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 25 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 $123 which is $1,802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mesa.

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