Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (38 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Mesa area of Mesa.

property at 1535 W Capri Ave

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

1535 W Capri Ave

MesaAZ85202
property at 223 E 2nd St

$1,099

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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223 E 2nd St

MesaAZ85201

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property at 860 E Brown Rd

$1,199 - $1,274

2 Bedroom Rentals

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860 E Brown Rd

MesaAZ85203

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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 $779. The Link Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $862. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$779
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$862
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$949
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$985
Pebble CreekStudioStudio,1BA$990
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$995
District at Fiesta ParkA2 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,006

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesa area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,585. 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$1.43
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.28
Country Club Greens2-Bedroom Classic2BR,2BA$1.38
Luna Bear 454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
The QuinTwo Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.35
Sunrise on the Rail2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
The OaksB112BR,1BA$1.49
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Mesa?

There are currently 371 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $779 to $6,049. There are also 88 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 $2,249.

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 $1,507 to $2,299, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $8,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

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