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

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Sandpiper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

9820 E BroadwayMesa, AZ 85208
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San Miguel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Miguel

8915 E Guadalupe RdMesa, AZ 85212
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Meridian 21
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian 21

850 N Meridian RdApache Junction, AZ 85120
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East Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Mesa area of Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at SunVilla Resort +55 Apartments priced from $899. Mountain View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SunVilla Resort +55 ApartmentsIndigoStudio,1BA$899
Mountain View Apartments1081BR,1BA$995
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsSunburst1BR,1BA$1,185
Apartments on the Green500's StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,207
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsThe Sage1BR,1BA$1,207
Maxwell at Cooley StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, AZ

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Mesa area is the $1.51 price per square foot Milan Model at Casa Sole Vita Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,549. The second greatest value East Mesa apartment is the 3A Model at The Reserve at Eastmark starting at $2,137 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casa Sole Vita TownhomesMilan4BR,3BA$1.51
The Reserve at Eastmark3A3BR,2.5BA$1.35
HUE97Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
The Palms at Augusta RanchPeach2BR,2BA$1.50
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.28
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsMoonlight2BR,1BA$1.57
Superstition CanyonA11BR,1BA$1.47
9966 E Birchwood Ave, Unit 49966 E Birchwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.33
9960 E Birchwood Ave, Unit 19960 E Birchwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.33
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Mesa, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Arizona, including Mesa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East Mesa Neighborhood in Mesa, AZ

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

6 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Mesa is at SunVilla Resort +55 Apartments listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mesa Apartment is $995 at Mountain View Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Mesa is starting from $1,200 at Mountain View Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Clare Feldstadt II and starts from $1,300.

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