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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. The Link Apartments 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
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$850
PennytreeS1RStudio,1BA$875
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$938

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesa, AZ

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesa area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Downtown Mesa apartment is the B1 Model at Avenue 8 starting at $1,420 with a $1.29 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$1.31
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.29
North Country Club Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.42
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Club 7152x2 A2BR,2BA$1.57
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.53
Country Club Greens2-Bedroom Renovated2BR,2BA$1.50
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Park Mesa Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.42
The JuliaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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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 $6,624. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Mesa ranging from $850 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 $850 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,097.

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