Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (35 Rentals)

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property at 26 W 6th Pl

$949

2 Bedroom Rentals

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26 W 6th Pl

MesaAZ85201

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property at 424 W Brown Rd

$1,095 - $1,195

2 Bedroom Rentals

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424 W Brown Rd

MesaAZ85201
property at 1248 S Vineyard

$1,099

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1248 S Vineyard

MesaAZ85210

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property at 860 E Brown Rd

$1,195 - $1,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

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860 E Brown Rd

MesaAZ85203
property at 1248 S Vineyard

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1248 S Vineyard

MesaAZ85210

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property at 949 S Longmore

$1,389

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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949 S Longmore

MesaAZ85202

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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 1 Bed unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $809. The Link Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $894. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudio1BR,1BA$809
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$894
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Park Mesa Apartments1X11BR,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
The Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$929
1st Ave.Studio CStudio,1BA$930
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$936
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$942
Mark at 87 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesa area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Downtown Mesa apartment is the B1 Model at Avenue 8 starting at $1,249 with a $1.14 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$1.26
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.14
Country Club Greens2-Bedroom Classic2BR,2BA$1.33
Del Coronado2 Bedroom 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.26
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$1.37
Dartmoor Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
The JuliaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Park Mesa Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Mesa?

There are currently 373 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $809 to $3,270. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Mesa ranging from $749 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 $749 to $8,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,004.

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 $1,515 to $2,354, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,399 to $8,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,949 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,299.

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