Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $561 (14 Rentals)

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205 N 74th St

MesaAZ85207
property at 8700 E University Dr
$1,500

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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 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

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 East Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in East Mesa?

There are currently 145 Apartments for Rent in East Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $995 to $4,744. There are also 229 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Mesa ranging from $561 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Mesa ranges from $561 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,453.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Mesa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Mesa range from $1,400 to $4,035, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,945 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,156.

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