Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (64 Rentals)

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property at 860 E Brown Rd

$1,199 - $1,299

2 Bedroom Rentals

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860 E Brown Rd

MesaAZ85203

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Genoa Lakes
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$1,310 - $2,060
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Genoa Lakes

3320 E University DrMesa, AZ 85213
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property at 1111 E Brown Rd

$1,328 - $1,782

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1111 E Brown Rd

MesaAZ85203
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Arcos De Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcos De Mesa

1010 N Stapley DrMesa, AZ 85203
  • Utilities Included

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Higley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Higley

333 N Higley RdMesa, AZ 85205
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Sunset Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Mesa

237 S AshlandMesa, AZ 85204
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Indigo Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Lofts

737 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203
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Aspen Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Ridge

820 E Brown RdMesa, 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 $851. Mesa Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$851
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$915
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$925
Higley1x11BR,1BA$1,025
Astero Mesa East700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,049
Sands Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,069
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1,120
Mesa Royale ApartmentsVillaStudio,1BA$1,125
1st Ave Apartments1x1 R1BR,1BA$1,128
Connect on University ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,153

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, AZ

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $1.57 price per square foot Portofino Model at Genoa Lakes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,766. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the 1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation Model at Astero Mesa West starting at $1,349 with a $1.30 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$1.57
Astero Mesa West1035 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1.30
1749 E Pepper Cir, Unit 31749 E Pepper Cir2BR,1BA$1.59
Sunset MesaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Mesa Station ApartmentsGilbert2BR,1BA$1.61
Delano ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.69
Astero Mesa East700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovation1BR,1BA$1.57
Higley1x11BR,1BA$1.46
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.61
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Renovated1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Homestead Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Homestead Apartment is $851 at Gilbert Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Homestead Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Homestead is starting from $1,008 at Gilbert Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Homestead Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Homestead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at San Fernando Apartments and starts from $1,637.

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