Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (6 Rentals)

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Aspen Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Ridge

820 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203
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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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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 Gilbert Square Apartments priced from $825. 1st Ave. 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
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$825
1st Ave.Studio CStudio,1BA$930
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$942

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, AZ

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.40 price per square foot 860 E Brown Rd Model at 860 E Brown Rd, Unit 47 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Manhattan starting at $1,195 with a $1.36 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.
860 E Brown Rd, Unit 47860 E Brown Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.40
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Copper Point2 bed 1 bath Renovated2BR,1BA$2.00
Delano ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.76
Astero Mesa East700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovation1BR,1BA$1.78
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.38
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$1.77
Astero Mesa West576 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1.65
Connect on University ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.10

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Hawthorne, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #70

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorne Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hawthorne is under $1,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Gilbert Square Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $1,355.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hawthorne?

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 17 regular apartments in Hawthorne that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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