Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (28 Rentals)

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164 N 74th St

MesaAZ85207

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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

9820 E BroadwayMesa, AZ 85208
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The Groves
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Groves

2990 S Power RdMesa, AZ 85212
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164 N 74th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

164 N 74th St

164 N 74th StMesa, AZ 85207
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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 1 Bed unit found at Mountain View Apartments priced from $895. Sun Valley Ranch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable East Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View Apartments2091BR,1BA$895
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsSunburst1BR,1BA$1,000
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsThe Sage1BR,1BA$1,042
The Falls at Crismon Commons1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,123
The GrovesA1 - 1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,162
San MiguelOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,164
San Clemente at Power Ranch1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,165
SunVilla Resort +55 ApartmentsIndigoStudio,1BA$1,165
Marabrisa Condominiums1x1B-W/D1BR,1BA$1,175
Cabana Southern ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, AZ

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Mesa area is the $1.41 price per square foot Sienna (4x2.5) Model at Bella Encanta in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,717. The second greatest value East Mesa apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Tricon Gateway starting at $2,499 with a $1.32 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.
Bella EncantaSienna (4x2.5)4BR,2.5BA$1.41
Tricon GatewayPlan 23BR,2.5BA$1.32
Annex at CadenceC13BR,2.5BA$1.50
HUE97C13BR,3BA$1.21
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.25
Superstition CanyonA11BR,1BA$1.48
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsThe Agave2BR,2BA$1.36
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.44
The GrovesA1 - 1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.37
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsSunburst1BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #11

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 a cheap apartment in East Mesa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Mesa is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in East Mesa is Mountain View Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in East Mesa costs $2,818.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Mesa?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in East Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Mesa?

Cheap apartments in East Mesa have an average cost of $144 which is $2,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Mesa.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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