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Phoenix's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesa, AZ

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mesa, AZ area range in price from $750 to $14,468 with an overall median price of $2,810. The three Mesa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Country Club at $849, Riverview at $799, and Red Mountain at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mesa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Country Club$2,013$84945
Riverview$2,013$79983
Red Mountain$2,225$1,000110
Central Mesa$2,300$750987
Dobson$2,874$905118
East Mesa$2,999$995317
East Valley$5,249$7503277

Cheapest Available Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at Aster on University in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $799. La Petite Chateau Apartments in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aster on UniversityS1 CStudio,1BA$799
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$898
Sunset MesaStudioStudio,1BA$899
PennytreeS11BR,1BA$900
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$905
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$950
The Willowbrook Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesa area is the $1.35 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Tierra Antigua Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Mesa apartment is the B-2 Model at San Cierra starting at $1,508 with a $1.32 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.
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.35
San CierraB-22BR,2BA$1.32
HUE97B22BR,2BA$1.27
Madera Point ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$1.34
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.15
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.28
Monterey Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.39
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.37
Park Mesa Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Mesa?

There are currently 1204 Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $725 to $9,378. There are also 1253 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mesa ranging from $550 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 $550 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,872.

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 $775 to $9,378, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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

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

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