Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $900 (31 Rentals)

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property at 860 E Brown Rd

$1,099 - $1,199

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

860 E Brown Rd

MesaAZ85203

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property at 930 N Mesa Dr

$1,295 - $2,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

930 N Mesa Dr

MesaAZ85201
property at 860 E Brown Rd

$1,300

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Total Monthly Price

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$1,300

Total Monthly Price
$1,300

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

860 E Brown Rd, Unit 56

860 E Brown Rd
MesaAZ85203

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property at 839 S Westwood

$1,400

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Total Monthly Price

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 7

839 S Westwood, Unit E183

839 S Westwood
MesaAZ85210

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 $799. The Link Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $832. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$832
Country Club VerandasA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$894
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$911
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units - washer/dryer in units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$915
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$945
ShorebirdUnfurnished Studio1BR,1BA$949
Sunrise on the Rail1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
544 Southern Apartments1x1 Bronze W/D1BR,1BA$1,032

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ

As of June 06, 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 U WD2BR,1BA$1.36
Waylon Desert HavenB12BR,2BA$1.42
Club 715 Apartments2x2 U2BR,2BA$1.44
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
The JuliaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.34
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units - washer/dryer in units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Mesa?

There are currently 374 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $799 to $4,963. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Mesa ranging from $950 to $8,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Mesa ranges from $950 to $8,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,271.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Mesa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Mesa range from $1,405 to $2,311, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $8,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,403.

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