Cheap Homes for Rent in Homestead Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $900 (12 Rentals)

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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

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 Homestead

What type of rentals are currently available in Homestead?

There are currently 196 Apartments for Rent in Homestead, AZ with pricing that ranges from $750 to $11,906. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Homestead ranging from $900 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Homestead?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Homestead ranges from $900 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,132.

Expert Rental Resources

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