Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $900 (40 Rentals)

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HUE97
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$1,382 - $1,925
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

HUE97

9736 E Balsam AveMesa, AZ 85208
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The Premiere at Eastmark
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$1,442 - $2,481
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$1,320 - $2,359
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Premiere at Eastmark

9410 E Ray 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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Peralta Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peralta Vista

526 N Ellsworth RdMesa, 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 $995. SunVilla Resort +55 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
SunVilla Resort +55 ApartmentsIndigoStudio,1BA$999
Williams Gateway ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$1,099
Cabana Southern ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Marabrisa Condominiums1x1A1BR,1BA$1,150
Maxwell at Cooley StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,220
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsB - The Agave2BR,2BA$1,230
Lakeview at Superstition SpringsA21BR,1BA$1,286
Harmony at Hawes Crossing1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,289
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, AZ

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Mesa area is the $1.28 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Tricon Gateway in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,429. The second greatest value East Mesa apartment is the 3x2.5 Model at The Reserve at Eastmark starting at $2,017 with a $1.24 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$1.28
The Reserve at Eastmark3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.24
HUE97D14BR,4BA$1.21
Bella VictoriaMarquesa with Direct Access Garage2BR,2BA$1.47
The GrovesC1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.33
The Palms at Augusta RanchWindmill2BR,2BA$1.41
Superstition CanyonB12BR,2BA$1.47
San Miguel Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.32
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.44

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,300.

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 $995, while the average apartment in East Mesa costs $7,478.

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 14 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 $138 which is $7,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Mesa.

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