Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (31 Rentals)

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449 N Williams

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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Villa Palma
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Palma

1608 E Main StMesa, 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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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

1800 E Covina StMesa, AZ 85203
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Indigo Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Lofts

737 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203
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La Cascada
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Cascada

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

El Rancho Del Sol

701 E Main StMesa, AZ 85203
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1765
2 Bedroom Apartments

1765

1765 E Pepper CorMesa, AZ 85203
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Copper Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Point

1111 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203

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Eastwood Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Park

520 N Stapley DrMesa, AZ 85203
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449 N Williams
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

449 N Williams

449 N WilliamsMesa, AZ 85203

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 Villa Palma priced from $899. Mesa Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Palma1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$900
1st Ave ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$930
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$952
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$969
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$975
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$1,000
Astero Mesa West576 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovations1BR,1BA$1,049
Connect on University ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, AZ

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Harper in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 449 N Williams starting at $1,399 with a $1.47 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.
The Harper2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.61
449 N Williams2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
1715 E. Pepper Circle2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.63
Astero Mesa East900 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1.55
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Enchanted Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.62
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$1.59
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1.59
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.62
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1.58

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Hawthorne, Mesa, AZ

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

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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 $899 at Villa Palma.

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 $1,000 at Mesa Station Apartments.

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