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property at 535 S Temple St
$675

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Base Rent$675

Total Monthly Price$675
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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535 S Temple St

MesaAZ85204
property at 1345 E Orange St
$725

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Base Rent$725

Total Monthly Price$725
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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1345 E Orange St

TempeAZ85281

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property at 1350 S Greenfield Rd
$880

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Base Rent$880

Total Monthly Price$880
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1350 S Greenfield Rd, Unit 1017

1350 S Greenfield Rd
MesaAZ85206
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property at 931 S Casitas Dr
$950

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Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

931 S Casitas Dr

TempeAZ85281
property at 3828 E Dulciana Ave
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent
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property at 563 N Cherry
$1,050
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563 N Cherry

MesaAZ85201

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property at 465 W Ivyglen St
$1,100

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Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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465 W Ivyglen St, Unit #141

465 W Ivyglen St
MesaAZ85201
property at 461 E 9th Ave
$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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461 E 9th Ave

MesaAZ85204

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesa, AZ

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mesa, AZ area range in price from $725 to $31,591 with an overall median price of $1,618. The three Mesa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Country Club at $1,084, Riverview at $1,344, and Red Mountain at $1,353. 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$1,084$84948
Riverview$1,344$779100
Red Mountain$1,353$1,02580
Central Mesa$1,395$7251142
Dobson$1,544$1,020106
East Valley$1,699$7253383
East Mesa$1,759$995462

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. Rosehaven Estates & RV Resorts in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $801. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manhatton1/11BR,1BA$750
Rosehaven Estates & RV Resorts1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$801
CliffordA11BR,1BA$831
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Sunset MesaStudioStudio,1BA$850
Kenneth Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Villa Palma1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Sunrise on the Rail1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa area is the $0.43 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Mesa apartment is the 2402 E 5th St Model at 2402 E 5th St, Unit UNIT 1618 starting at $725 with a $0.43 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$0.43
2402 E 5th St, Unit UNIT 16182402 E 5th St4BR,3BA$0.43
HUE97C13BR,3BA$1.26
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.30
The JuliaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
SoL2BR/2BA - Golden Cove2BR,2BA$1.18
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
343 N 93rd St, Unit 2343 N 93rd St2BR,1BA$1.28
1866 S Monterey Dr, Unit 2011866 S Monterey Dr2BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Mesa?

There are currently 1280 Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $676 to $19,993. There are also 1077 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mesa ranging from $561 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 $561 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,529.

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 $801 to $7,518, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $676.

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