Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (34 Rentals)

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property at 860 E Brown Rd

$1,199 - $1,495

2 Bedroom Rentals

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860 E Brown Rd

MesaAZ85203

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Arcos De Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcos De Mesa

1010 N Stapley DrMesa, AZ 85203
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1st Ave Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1st Ave Apartments

750 E 1st AveMesa, AZ 85204
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Indigo Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Lofts

737 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203
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Aspen Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Ridge

820 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203
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The Manhattan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manhattan

1107 E University DrMesa, AZ 85203
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La Cascada
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Cascada

441 N LesueurMesa, AZ 85203
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El Rancho Del Sol
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

El Rancho Del Sol

701 E Main StMesa, AZ 85203
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The Harper
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harper

530-538 N WilliamsMesa, AZ 85203
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property at 860 E Brown Rd

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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860 E Brown Rd, Unit 56

860 E Brown Rd
MesaAZ85203

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The Lowe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lowe

47 N HorneMesa, AZ 85203
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Villas on Horne
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas on Horne

1050 N HorneMesa, AZ 85203
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Hawthorne, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Talise Apartments priced from $925. 1st Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$925
1st Ave ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$930
Mesa Station ApartmentsGilbert2BR,1BA$975
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,018
Connect on University ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,086
Park VillageB2-12752BR,2BA$1,088
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Copper Point1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,333
Enchanted Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,395
Astero Mesa West1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, AZ

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.40 price per square foot 1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation Model at Astero Mesa West in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Manhattan starting at $1,100 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Astero Mesa West1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1.40
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Enchanted Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.74
Copper Point1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.88
Riggs Circle2x1 R2BR,1BA$2.27
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$1.73
Connect on University ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1.70
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$1.60
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hawthorne, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #79

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorne Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hawthorne Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hawthorne Apartment is $925 at Talise Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hawthorne is starting from $975 at Mesa Station Apartments.

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