Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Golden Hills Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (35 Rentals)

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Melrose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

501 N 64th PlMesa, AZ 85205
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Terra Vista Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Vista Gardens

5925 E University DrMesa, AZ 85205
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$1,150

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6438 E Butte St, Unit 2

6438 E Butte St
MesaAZ85205

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Bella Rosa Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Rosa Apartments

6521 E University DrMesa, AZ 85205
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Oasis in Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oasis in Mesa

420 N 64th PlMesa, AZ 85205
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San Montego Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Montego Apartments

6745 E Superstition Springs BlvdMesa, AZ 85206
Corporate Housing
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Aviva
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aviva

8340 E Baseline RdMesa, AZ 85209

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Golden Hills, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Golden Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Golden Hills area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Sun Valley Ranch Apartments priced from $1,050. The Landry on 56th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,068. Here are the most affordable Golden Hills apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsStarfire1BR,1BA$1,050
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,068
Marabrisa1x1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,222
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsB - The Agave2BR,2BA$1,230
Bella Rosa ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1,250
ALBANY2X12BR,1BA$1,259
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,300
Lakeview at Superstition SpringsA21BR,1BA$1,305
San Montego ApartmentsSago with Carport1BR,1BA$1,446

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden Hills, AZ

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills apartment is the B1 - The Estrella Model at The Village at Sun Valley Apartments starting at $1,341 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Golden Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casa Sole Vita TownhomesMilan4BR,3BA$1.48
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsB1 - The Estrella2BR,2BA$1.41
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.44
Bella Rosa ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1.47
Aviva1L1BR,1BA$1.90
San Montego ApartmentsSago with Carport1BR,1BA$1.81
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsStarfire1BR,1BA$1.47
Lakeview at Superstition SpringsA11BR,1BA$1.98
ALBANY2X12BR,1BA$1.94

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Golden Hills, Mesa, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Golden Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Golden Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Golden Hills is at The George listed at $1,561.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Golden Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Golden Hills Apartment is $1,050 at Sun Valley Ranch Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Golden Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Golden Hills is starting from $1,230 at The Village at Sun Valley Apartments.

What is the most affordable Golden Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Golden Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Clare Feldstadt II and starts from $1,300.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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