Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (23 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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Sunset Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Mesa

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

1st Ave

750 E 1st AveMesa, AZ 85204

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Indigo Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Lofts

737 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 $975. 1st Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$975
1st AveStudio CStudio,1BA$980
San Fernando ApartmentsA 50%1BR,1BA$996
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1,055
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, AZ

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $1.32 price per square foot C1a Model at The CJ Luxury Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,285. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the Kipling Model at The Polo Club starting at $1,596 with a $1.46 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.
The CJ Luxury TownhomesC1a3BR,2.5BA$1.32
The Polo ClubKipling2BR,2BA$1.46
Astero Mesa West2X22BR,2BA$1.21
San Fernando ApartmentsB 60%2BR,2BA$1.63
Citrus Highland Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.56
Talise Apartments1x1 768sf Renovated1BR,1BA$1.62
Genoa LakesCorsica1BR,1BA$1.85
Astero Mesa East1X11BR,1BA$1.71
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1.71
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Homestead, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #53

Among neighborhoods in Mesa, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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 Gilbert Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Homestead costs $2,975.

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 45 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 $455 which is $2,520 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homestead.

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