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650 S 80th St

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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650 S 80th St

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1942 S Emerson

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Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesa, AZ

Pricing Updated: 06/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mesa, AZ area range in price from $650 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $10,799. The three Mesa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Riverview at $1,295, Dobson at $700, and East Mesa at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mesa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Riverview$3,000$1,29512
Dobson$3,197$70020
East Mesa$3,400$700127
Country Club$4,000$1,26010
Central Mesa$15,750$650177
East Valley$16,250$6501173
Red Mountain$30,000$70069

Cheapest Available Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at The Link Apartments in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $825. The Clifford in the Central Mesa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $844. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$825
The CliffordA21BR,1BA$844
Tides on UniversityS1 CStudio,1BA$865
PennytreeS1RStudio,1BA$875
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Villetta Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$907
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesa area is the $1.33 price per square foot 4B Model at The Reserve at Eastmark in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,927. The second greatest value Mesa apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at HUE97 starting at $1,395 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Eastmark4B4BR,3.5BA$1.33
HUE97Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Glen at Mesa2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.31
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.06
Astero Mesa West2X22BR,2BA$1.26
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.28
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
9966 E Birchwood Ave, Unit 49966 E Birchwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.33
9960 E Birchwood Ave, Unit 19960 E Birchwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Mesa?

There are currently 1183 Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $700 to $10,335. There are also 1016 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mesa ranging from $650 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mesa ranges from $650 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,257.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mesa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mesa range from $840 to $9,639, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,549 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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

Written by: Andrew Jollett

I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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