Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (16 Rentals)

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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 Sonoran Palms priced from $849. Pennytree has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$850
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$925
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom West1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesa area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Downtown Mesa apartment is the B1 Model at Avenue 8 starting at $1,309 with a $1.19 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$1.27
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.19
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
The JuliaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
The QuinTwo Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.54
Park Mesa Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.54
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Mesa?

There are currently 375 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $849 to $5,978. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Mesa ranging from $825 to $5,000.

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 $825 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,059.

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 $1,475 to $2,635, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,599 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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