Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marlborough Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (54 Rentals)

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The Flats
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$1,015 - $1,180
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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Waterstone
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$1,080 - $1,884
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$1,080 - $1,884

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Waterstone

1651 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Villetta
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$1,203 - $1,683
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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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The Joshua Apartments
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$1,462 - $2,246
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The Joshua Apartments

1711 S Extension RdMesa, AZ 85210
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San Posada
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Posada

2318 S Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85210

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Alta Rise
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$1,404 - $2,969
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Alta Rise

80 N McQueen RdGilbert, AZ 85233
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San Cierra
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$1,345 - $3,756
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San Cierra

2400 N Arizona AveChandler, AZ 85225
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Desert Mirage
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$1,465 - $2,310
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Desert Mirage

1333 W Guadalupe RdGilbert, AZ 85233
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Alta 87
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$1,597 - $3,057
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Alta 87

1225 N Arizona AveGilbert, AZ 85233
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Marlborough Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marlborough Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marlborough Mesa area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Clifford priced from $831. District at Fiesta Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $892. Here are the most affordable Marlborough Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CliffordA11BR,1BA$831
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$892
ShorebirdUnfurnished 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
San Jose Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
The FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,015
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Stonegate FurnishedStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$1,045
Garden Place1A1BR,1BA$1,069
Fiesta Village Furnished - Utilities IncludedStudio Furnished incl UtilitiesStudio,1BA$1,075
Pebble Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marlborough Mesa, AZ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marlborough Mesa area is the $1.42 price per square foot A-2 Model at San Cierra in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,503. The second greatest value Marlborough Mesa apartment is the B2: 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Verona Park starting at $1,515 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marlborough Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
San CierraA-22BR,2BA$1.42
Verona ParkB2: 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Homestead ChandlerTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Alante at the Islands1A1BR,1BA$1.59
Hohokam VillasPapago1BR,1BA$1.59
Vista ValleyA21BR,1BA$1.47
San PosadaONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a)1BR,1BA$1.56
Del Coronado1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A11BR,1BA$1.58
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.62
Garden Place1A1BR,1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marlborough Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marlborough Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marlborough Mesa is at Clifford listed at $920.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marlborough Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marlborough Mesa Apartment is $831 at Clifford.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marlborough Mesa is starting from $1,180 at District at Fiesta Park.

What is the most affordable Marlborough Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marlborough Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hohokam Villas and starts from $1,794.

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