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

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2305 E Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2305 E Main St

2305 E Main StMesa, AZ 85213
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Ko Ko Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ko Ko Palms

434 N HillMesa, AZ 85203

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2928 E Cicero
2 Bedroom Apartments

2928 E Cicero

2928 E CiceroMesa, AZ 85213
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Glenhaven Estates
Studio Apartments

Glenhaven Estates

2345 E Main StMesa, AZ 85213
Senior Living
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Windsor Park
3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Park

150 S WindsorMesa, AZ 85204
Senior Living

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408 N Williams
2 Bedroom Apartments

408 N Williams

408 N WilliamsMesa, AZ 85203
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Brentwood West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood West

3104 E Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85204
Senior Living
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2913 E Cicero
Studio Apartments

2913 E Cicero

2913 E CiceroMesa, AZ 85213

McAfee Heights, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

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 Mesa Station Apartments priced from $923. Gilbert Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable McAfee Heights apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$923
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$925
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$1,025
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,043
Sands Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McAfee Heights, AZ

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the McAfee Heights area is the $1.78 price per square foot 700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovation Model at Astero Mesa East in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value McAfee Heights apartment is the A1 Model at Delano Apartments starting at $1,049 with a $1.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Astero Mesa East700 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovation1BR,1BA$1.78
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.75
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.38
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$1.77
Astero Mesa West576 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08
Sands Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.93
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcafee Heights, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #94

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the McAfee Heights Neighborhood in Mesa, AZ

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $825, while the average apartment in McAfee Heights costs $1,355.

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 17 regular apartments in McAfee Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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