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property at 3864 S Emery

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3864 S Emery

MesaAZ85212

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property at 1813 W Shiprock St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1813 W Shiprock St

Apache JunctionAZ85120
property at 1718 S Longmore

$1,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1718 S Longmore

MesaAZ85202
property at 465 W Ivyglen St

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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465 W Ivyglen St, Unit (21) #242

465 W Ivyglen St
MesaAZ85201

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property at 6438 E Butte St

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6438 E Butte St, Unit 2

6438 E Butte St
MesaAZ85205

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesa, AZ

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mesa, AZ area range in price from $773 to $27,257 with an overall median price of $4,103. The three Mesa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Riverview at $814, Country Club at $849, and East Mesa at $995. 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$1,599$81452
Country Club$1,837$84926
East Mesa$2,480$995549
Dobson$3,641$994150
Red Mountain$4,515$1,00076
Central Mesa$4,736$7731007
East Valley$9,913$7733176

Cheapest Available Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesa, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Manhatton in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $750. The Link Apartments in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $832. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manhatton1/11BR,1BA$750
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$832
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Eastridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$855
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$899
The FlatsA21BR,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
The Pacifica1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$915
Onnix ApartmentsJade - StudioStudio,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa area is the $0.48 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Mesa apartment is the B2 Model at HUE97 starting at $1,375 with a $1.22 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.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.48
HUE97B22BR,2BA$1.22
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
The Davenport2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
SoL2BR/2BA - Platinum2BR,2BA$1.18
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
2032 N Hunt Cor2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.26
Gateway at Tempe2x2 L Renovated2BR,2BA$1.26
35 N May, Unit 10235 N May1BR,1BA$1.31

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Mesa?

There are currently 1236 Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $725 to $10,500. There are also 946 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mesa ranging from $800 to $40,000.

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 $800 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,978.

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 $7,803, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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