Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Golden Hills Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (23 Rentals)

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Melrose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

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

Terra Vista Gardens

5925 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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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 $1,000. ALBANY has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here are the most affordable Golden Hills apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsSunburst1BR,1BA$1,000
ALBANY1X11BR,1BA$1,019
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,042
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsThe Sage1BR,1BA$1,042
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden Hills, AZ

As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Golden Hills area is the $1.36 price per square foot The Agave Model at The Village at Sun Valley Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,248. The second greatest value Golden Hills apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Clare Feldstadt II starting at $1,300 with a $1.44 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.
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsThe Agave2BR,2BA$1.36
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.44
Aviva1B1BR,1BA$1.85
San Montego ApartmentsSago with Carport1BR,1BA$1.69
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsSunburst1BR,1BA$1.32
Lakeview at Superstition SpringsA21BR,1BA$1.88
Marabrisa Condominiums1x1B Plat 1BR,1BA$1.77
ALBANY2X12BR,1BA$1.94
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09

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Golden Hills, Mesa, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Golden Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Golden Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Golden Hills is under $1,352.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Golden Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Golden Hills is Sun Valley Ranch Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Golden Hills costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Golden Hills?

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 10 regular apartments in Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills?

Cheap apartments in Golden Hills have an average cost of $369 which is $1,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Golden Hills.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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