Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $801 (59 Rentals)

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San Miguel Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,393 - $1,602

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,393 - $1,602
Total Monthly Price$1,393 - $1,602
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

San Miguel Apartments

8915 E Guadalupe RdMesa, AZ 85212
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HUE97
Rent Specials
$1,405 - $2,156

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Base Rent$1,405 - $2,156
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

HUE97

9736 E Balsam AveMesa, AZ 85208
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The George
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$1,594 - $3,103

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Base Rent$1,594 - $3,103
Total Monthly Price$1,594 - $3,103
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The George

1445 S Power RdMesa, AZ 85206
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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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San Montego Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Montego Apartments

6745 E Superstition Springs BlvdMesa, AZ 85206
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property at 205 N 74th St
$1,350 - $1,599
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205 N 74th St

MesaAZ85207
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Peralta Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peralta Vista

526 N Ellsworth RdMesa, AZ 85207
property at 8700 E University Dr
$1,500

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Total Monthly Price$1,500
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8700 E University Dr

MesaAZ85207
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Aviva
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aviva

8340 E Baseline RdMesa, AZ 85209
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Avilla Enclave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avilla Enclave

8433 E Guadalupe RdMesa, AZ 85212

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosehaven Estates & RV Resorts1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$801
Mountain View Apartments1121BR,1BA$995
SunVilla Resort +55 ApartmentsIndigoStudio,1BA$999
Marabrisa1x1A1BR,1BA$1,025
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,222
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsB - The Agave2BR,2BA$1,241
Maxwell at Cooley StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,243
Lumina Mountain Vista1x1-7951BR,1BA$1,316
The Logan at EllsworthAgave1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, AZ

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Mesa area is the $1.55 price per square foot Sienna (4x2.5) Model at Bella Encanta in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,997. 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$1.55
Tricon GatewayPlan 23BR,2.5BA$1.32
Annex at CadenceC23BR,2.5BA$1.43
Casa Sole Vita TownhomesVenice3BR,2.5BA$1.42
HUE97C23BR,3BA$1.26
SUNLAND VILLAGE EASG CONDO OVER 552BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.54
The GrovesC1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.33
Superstition CanyonB12BR,2BA$1.40
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsB1 - The Estrella2BR,2BA$1.46
343 N 93rd St, Unit 2343 N 93rd St2BR,1BA$1.28

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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 $1,325.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Mesa is Rosehaven Estates & RV Resorts which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in East Mesa costs $1,760.

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 $122 which is $1,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Mesa.

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