Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Golden Hills Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (31 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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Oasis in Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oasis in Mesa

420 N 64th PlMesa, AZ 85205
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Bella Rosa Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Rosa Apartments

6521 E University DrMesa, AZ 85205
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$1,350 - $1,599

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205 N 74th St

MesaAZ85207
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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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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 The Landry on 56th priced from $996. Marabrisa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Golden Hills apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$996
Marabrisa1x1A1BR,1BA$1,125
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsA - The Sage1BR,1BA$1,222
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,400
Atlas MesaS1Studio,1BA$1,421
San Montego ApartmentsSago with Carport1BR,1BA$1,436
The Solstice of Mesa 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,499
Aviva1B1BR,1BA$1,499
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,686
The GeorgeE1Studio,1BA$1,694

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden Hills, AZ

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Golden Hills area is the $1.46 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Tierra Antigua Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,686. The second greatest value Golden Hills apartment is the Two Bedroom B Model at The Solstice of Mesa 55+ Apartments starting at $1,499 with a $1.65 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.
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.46
The Solstice of Mesa 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.65
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.56
Aviva1A1BR,1BA$1.95
San Montego ApartmentsSago with Carport1BR,1BA$1.80
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsA - The Sage1BR,1BA$1.57
The GeorgeE1Studio ,1BA$2.81
Marabrisa1x1A-W/D1BR,1BA$2.04
Atlas MesaS1Studio ,1BA$2.53
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92

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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 $1,694.

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

The cheapest apartment in Golden Hills is The Landry on 56th which is listed at $996, while the average apartment in Golden Hills costs $2,058.

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 $117 which is $1,941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Golden Hills.

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