Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $900 (66 Rentals)

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property at 3864 S Emery

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3864 S Emery

MesaAZ85212
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343 N 93rd St, Unit 2
$1,095
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343 N 93rd St, Unit 2

343 N 93rd StMesa, AZ 85207
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HUE97
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$1,367 - $1,970
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HUE97

9736 E Balsam AveMesa, AZ 85208
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Navona
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$1,685 - $3,261
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Navona

10141 E Williams Field RdMesa, AZ 85212
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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

9820 E BroadwayMesa, AZ 85208
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property at 9501 E Broadway Rd

$1,250

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9501 E Broadway Rd

MesaAZ85208
property at 9501 E Broadway Rd

$1,400

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9501 E Broadway Rd

MesaAZ85208
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San Montego Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Montego Apartments

6745 E Superstition Springs BlvdMesa, AZ 85206
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Peralta Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peralta Vista

526 N Ellsworth RdMesa, AZ 85207

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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 $995. Cabana Southern Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Mesa apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View Apartments1121BR,1BA$995
Cabana Southern ApartmentsS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$999
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsStarfire1BR,1BA$1,050
Marabrisa Condominiums1x1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Maxwell at Cooley StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,180
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,222
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsB - The Agave2BR,2BA$1,230
Lakeview at Superstition SpringsA11BR,1BA$1,240
Williams GatewayB1R2BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, AZ

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Mesa area is the $1.31 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Tricon Gateway in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,479. The second greatest value East Mesa apartment is the 3x2.5 Model at The Reserve at Eastmark starting at $2,299 with a $1.42 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.
Tricon GatewayPlan 23BR,2.5BA$1.31
The Reserve at Eastmark3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.42
HUE97D14BR,4BA$1.26
Annex at CadenceC13BR,2.5BA$1.39
The GrovesC1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.33
Superstition CanyonB12BR,2BA$1.40
San Miguel Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.32
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsB1 - The Estrella2BR,2BA$1.38
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.44
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsStarfire1BR,1BA$1.47

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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!

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 Cabana Southern Apartments listed at $999.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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