Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Aspen Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Ridge

820 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203
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Arcos De Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcos De Mesa

1010 N Stapley DrMesa, AZ 85203
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Homestead, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Homestead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homestead area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Gilbert Square Apartments priced from $815. Val Vista Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$815
Val Vista Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$908

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, AZ

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $1.61 price per square foot Portofino Model at Genoa Lakes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the Palace Model at Mesa Royale Apartments starting at $1,620 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Genoa LakesPortofino3BR,2BA$1.61
Mesa Royale ApartmentsPalace2BR,2BA$1.61
San Fernando ApartmentsB1 MKT2BR,2BA$1.64
Heather Brook Apt2 Bedr / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
860 E Brown Rd, Unit 47860 E Brown Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.40
The Polo ClubSterling1BR,1BA$1.52
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.75
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.38
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Homestead, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #48

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Homestead Neighborhood in Mesa, AZ

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Homestead?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homestead is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead?

The cheapest apartment in Homestead is Gilbert Square Apartments which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Homestead costs $8,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homestead?

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 53 regular apartments in Homestead that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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