
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (65 Rentals)
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Sun Valley Ranch Apartments

Clare Feldstadt II

9966 E Birchwood Ave, Unit 4

Maxwell at Cooley Station

The Groves

235 N 93rd St

8200 E Coralbell Cir

The Village at Sun Valley Apartments
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The Logan at Ellsworth

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The Premiere at Eastmark

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San Miguel Apartments

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HUE97

Harmony at Hawes Crossing

The Aster at Mountain Vista

The Palms at Augusta Ranch

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The One at Signal Butte

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Navona

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The George

616 S 96th Pl

428 S 97th Pl

661 S 96th Pl
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656 S 97th Pl

Sandpiper Apartments

Mountain View Apartments

9316 E Balsam Ave

Aztec Springs Apartments

609 S Power Rd

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Tierra Antigua Apartments

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7132 E Broadway Rd

205 N 74th St

Springs at Eastmark

7005 E Broadway Rd

7622 E Jan Ave

131 N 88th Way

San Montego Apartments

Peralta Vista

The Falls at Crismon Commons

2350 S Olivewood
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East Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Mesa Studio Apartments | $1,488 | $1,155 | $1,834 |
| East Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $995 | $5,292 |
| East Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $1,125 | $3,316 |
| East Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $1,400 | $4,453 |
| East Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,953 | $2,060 | $4,902 |
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There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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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 Rosehaven Estates & RV Resorts priced from $801. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehaven Estates & RV Resorts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Mountain View Apartments | 112 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Marabrisa | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Williams Gateway Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Maxwell at Cooley Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
| Cabana Southern Apartments | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,207 |
| The Village at Sun Valley Apartments | A - The Sage | 1BR,1BA | $1,222 |
| Sun Valley Ranch Apartments | Moonlight | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Tierra Antigua Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, AZ
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Mesa area is the $1.55 price per square foot Catalina (3x2.5) Model at Bella Encanta in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,989. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Encanta | Catalina (3x2.5) | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.55 |
| Tricon Gateway | Plan 2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Annex at Cadence | C2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
| HUE97 | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.38 |
| The Groves | C1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Tierra Antigua Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Superstition Canyon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Clare Feldstadt II | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
| 9966 E Birchwood Ave, Unit 4 | 9966 E Birchwood Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Sun Valley Ranch Apartments | Moonlight | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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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 Maxwell at Cooley Station listed at $1,155.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mesa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Mesa Apartment is $801 at Rosehaven Estates & RV Resorts.
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 $1,400.
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