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 Delano Apartments priced from $900. Talise Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$900
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$925
1st Ave.Studio CStudio,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, AZ

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $1.61 price per square foot Palace Model at Mesa Royale Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Citrus Highland Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.47 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.
Mesa Royale ApartmentsPalace2BR,2BA$1.61
Citrus Highland Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.47
The Polo ClubThe Jewel1BR,1BA$1.74
Springs at Alta MesaA1: Arroyo with Carport1BR,1BA$1.76
Heather Brook Apt1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Astero Mesa East700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovation1BR,1BA$1.57
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852051x11BR,1BA$1.46
Val Vista Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1.69
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$1.60

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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

3.0
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 the price of a cheap apartment in Homestead?

The cheapest apartment in Homestead is Talise Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Homestead costs $1,755.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Homestead?

Cheap apartments in Homestead have an average cost of $399 which is $1,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead.

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