Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (31 Rentals)

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property at 860 E Brown Rd

$1,125 - $1,845

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

860 E Brown Rd

MesaAZ85203
property at 563 N Cherry

$1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

563 N Cherry

MesaAZ85201

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property at 930 N Mesa Dr

$1,099 - $2,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

930 N Mesa Dr

MesaAZ85201
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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 $829. Clifford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $831. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$829
CliffordA11BR,1BA$831
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
1st Ave ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$930
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom West - Classic1BR,1BA$930
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$945
Country Club VerandasA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$951
Sunrise on the Rail2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$996
ShorebirdUnfurnished 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ

As of July 21, 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 $1,395 with a $1.27 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$1.27
The JuliaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
Eastwood Park2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.49
15 E 2nd Ave, Unit 15 E 2nd Ave #215 E 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Mountain View Condos2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Park Mesa Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.23
Sunrise on the Rail2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
544 Southern Apartments1x1 Silver W/D1BR,1BA$1.46

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 $829 to $5,515. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Mesa ranging from $899 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 $899 to $8,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,944.

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 $1,500 to $2,242, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,535 to $8,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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