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East Valley, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Valley area of Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at Tides on University priced from $865. Villetta Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $893. Here are the most affordable East Valley apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tides on UniversityS1 CStudio,1BA$865
Villetta Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$893
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom West1BR,1BA$899
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$899
PennytreeS1RStudio,1BA$925
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
Country Club Verandas1 Bed - 1 Bath | 456 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$949
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$950
SunVilla Resort Apartments (55+)IndigoStudio,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Valley, AZ

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Valley area is the $1.31 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at HUE97 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,023. The second greatest value East Valley apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 Model at Glen at Mesa starting at $1,405 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HUE97Four Bedroom4BR,4BA$1.31
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.27
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.22
Orange Tree Villa Apartments2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Lindsay PalmsBahama2BR,1BA$1.34
Sonoma ValleyC13BR,2BA$1.40
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
Clare Feldstadt II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852051x1 - C1BR,1BA$1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in East Valley?

There are currently 1516 Apartments for Rent in East Valley, AZ with pricing that ranges from $695 to $15,237. There are also 1981 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Valley ranging from $700 to $30,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Valley ranges from $700 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,025.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Valley range from $1,300 to $15,237, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $28,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,845.

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