Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (60 Rentals)

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Genoa Lakes
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$1,240 - $1,843
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Genoa Lakes

3320 E University DrMesa, AZ 85213
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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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Sunset Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Mesa

237 S AshlandMesa, AZ 85204
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1st Ave Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1st Ave Apartments

750 E 1st AveMesa, AZ 85204
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2032 N Hunt Cor
2 Bedroom Apartments

2032 N Hunt Cor

2032 N Hunt CorMesa, AZ 85203
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Higley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Higley

333 N Higley RdMesa, AZ 85205
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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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The Manhattan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manhattan

1107 E University DrMesa, AZ 85203

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$1,175 - $1,845

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860 E Brown Rd

MesaAZ85203
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El Rancho Del Sol
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

El Rancho Del Sol

701 E Main StMesa, AZ 85203
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The Harper
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harper

530-538 N WilliamsMesa, AZ 85203
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$1,295

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2013 N Hunt Cir, Unit 201

2013 N Hunt Cir
MesaAZ85203

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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 Talise Apartments priced from $925. 1st Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$925
1st Ave ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$930
Sunset MesaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$981
2032 N Hunt Cor2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
Val Vista Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,053
Gilbert Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1,073
Connect on University ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,086
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, AZ

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $1.19 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Classic Model at Gilbert Square Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,073. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 2961-3011 E Cicero St starting at $1,295 with a $1.44 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.
Gilbert Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1.19
2961-3011 E Cicero St2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.44
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.34
Citrus Highland Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.44
2032 N Hunt Cor2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
Heather Brook Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.56
4651 E Caballero St, Unit 14651 E Caballero St2BR,1BA$1.71
Val Vista Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Sunset MesaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$1.60

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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 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 $7,587.

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 8 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 $446 which is $7,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead.

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