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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hawthorne?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hawthorne Studio Apartments | $962 | $930 | $995 |
Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $825 | $1,665 |
Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $975 | $1,773 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gilbert Square Apartments | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
1st Ave. | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $930 |
Mesa Station Apartments | Broadway | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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860 E Brown Rd, Unit 47 | 860 E Brown Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
The Manhattan | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Copper Point | 2 bed 1 bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Delano Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Astero Mesa East | 700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Gilbert Square Apartments | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Talise Apartments | 1x1 579sf Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Astero Mesa West | 576 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Mesa Station Apartments | Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Connect on University Apartments | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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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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