Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marlborough Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (55 Rentals)

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The Flats
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$899 - $1,180
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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Waterstone
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$994 - $2,038
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Waterstone

1651 S Dobson RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Villetta
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$1,083 - $1,829
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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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The Joshua Apartments
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$1,584 - $2,261
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The Joshua Apartments

1711 S Extension RdMesa, AZ 85210
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San Posada
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San Posada

2318 S Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85210

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San Cierra
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$1,477 - $5,311
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San Cierra

2400 N Arizona AveChandler, AZ 85225
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Desert Mirage
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$1,535 - $2,107
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Desert Mirage

1333 W Guadalupe RdGilbert, AZ 85233
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Alta 87
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$1,607 - $3,257
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Alta 87

1225 N Arizona AveGilbert, AZ 85233
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Alta Uptown
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$1,634 - $3,649
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Alta Uptown

123 E Corporate PlChandler, AZ 85225
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Cheapest Available Marlborough Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marlborough Mesa area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Shorebird priced from $899. The Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Marlborough Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$899
The FlatsA21BR,1BA$899
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$920
CliffordS1Studio,1BA$965
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$994
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Stonegate FurnishedStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$1,045
Fiesta Village Furnished - Utilities IncludedStudio Furnished incl UtilitiesStudio,1BA$1,075
Sandstone ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
VillettaA2 Signature1BR,1BA$1,143

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marlborough Mesa, AZ

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marlborough Mesa area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2x2 G Model at Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Marlborough Mesa apartment is the C-1 Model at San Cierra starting at $1,637 with a $1.62 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.
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.44
San CierraC-11BR,1BA$1.62
Homestead ChandlerTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Alante at the Islands1A-R11BR,1BA$1.53
Hohokam VillasPapago1BR,1BA$1.59
Sahara and Playa Palms2x1 WD - G2BR,1BA$1.52
San PosadaONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a)1BR,1BA$1.56
Villa Fiesta1x1 7701BR,1BA$1.62
Del Coronado1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A11BR,1BA$1.60
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47

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Marlborough Mesa, Mesa, AZ

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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 Shorebird listed at $899.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marlborough Mesa Apartment is $899 at The Flats.

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 $1,209 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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