
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McAfee Heights Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (22 Rentals)
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McAfee Heights, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McAfee Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAfee Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,061 | $925 | $1,513 |
| McAfee Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $1,075 | $1,773 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the McAfee Heights Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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Cheapest Available McAfee Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McAfee Heights 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 $922. Here are the most affordable McAfee Heights apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Square Apartments | One Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Mesa Station Apartments | Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| Talise Apartments | 1x1 579sf Classic | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Sands Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Astero Mesa East | 700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McAfee Heights, AZ
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the McAfee Heights area is the $1.69 price per square foot B1 Model at Delano Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,181. The second greatest value McAfee Heights apartment is the 700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovation Model at Astero Mesa East starting at $1,099 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McAfee Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Astero Mesa East | 700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Gilbert Square Apartments | One Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Talise Apartments | 1x1 579sf Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Astero Mesa West | 576 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovations | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Sands Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Mesa Station Apartments | Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McAfee Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McAfee Heights?
The cheapest apartment in McAfee Heights is Gilbert Square Apartments which is listed at $851, while the average apartment in McAfee Heights costs $1,299.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McAfee Heights?
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 1 regular apartments in McAfee Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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