Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $900 (58 Rentals)

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HUE97
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$1,417 - $2,101
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available May 11

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9736 E Balsam AveMesa, AZ 85208
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$1,299 - $1,550

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205 N 74th St

MesaAZ85207

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Navona
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$1,571 - $3,555
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Peralta Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peralta Vista

526 N Ellsworth RdMesa, AZ 85207
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Avilla Enclave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avilla Enclave

8433 E Guadalupe 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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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
San Clemente Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,165
Marabrisa Condominiums1x1B1BR,1BA$1,200
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,207
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsA - The Sage1BR,1BA$1,207
Springs at EastmarkStudio Grand CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,227
Maxwell at Cooley StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,243
The Solstice of Mesa 55+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, AZ

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Mesa area is the $1.48 price per square foot Milan Model at Casa Sole Vita Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value East Mesa apartment is the Chateau with Direct Access Garage Model at Bella Victoria starting at $2,315 with a $1.43 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.
Casa Sole Vita TownhomesMilan4BR,3BA$1.48
Bella VictoriaChateau with Direct Access Garage3BR,2BA$1.43
The GrovesC1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.33
The Crest at Skyline2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.51
Superstition CanyonB12BR,2BA$1.40
San Miguel Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.32
The Palms at Augusta RanchCanary1BR,1BA$1.32
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.44
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsA - The Sage1BR,1BA$1.55
343 N 93rd St, Unit 2343 N 93rd St2BR,1BA$1.51

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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!

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 $1,249.

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 $2,398.

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 21 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 $127 which is $2,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Mesa.

Expert Rental Resources

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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