Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mesa Grande Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (23 Rentals)

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property at 563 N Cherry

$1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

563 N Cherry

MesaAZ85201

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property at 600 S Dobson Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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600 S Dobson Rd

MesaAZ85202

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property at 540 N May

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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540 N May, Unit 2081C

540 N May
MesaAZ85201

Mesa Grande, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mesa Grande Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mesa Grande area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Aster on University priced from $899. The Link Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Mesa Grande apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aster on UniversityS1 RStudio,1BA$899
The Link ApartmentsOne Bedroom East - Classic1BR,1BA$920
SoL4BR/4BA - Horizon4BR,4BA$920
Emerson ParkStudioStudio,1BA$970
Villatree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$973

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Grande, AZ

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa Grande area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit Model at The Howe Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Mesa Grande apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Villa Real starting at $1,400 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesa Grande apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Howe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.13
Villa Real2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.29
Riverview Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Flat2BR,2BA$1.51
SoL2BR/2BA - Golden Cove2BR,2BA$1.18
Station 212 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.48
El Diablo Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.49
Broadstone Tempe StationExpress1BR,1BA$1.41
The Morrison ApartmentsB2 Signature2BR,1.5BA$1.39
MadEry ApartmentsSaguaro2BR,1BA$1.35
149 N Phyllis2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa Grande

What type of rentals are currently available in Mesa Grande?

There are currently 183 Apartments for Rent in Mesa Grande, AZ with pricing that ranges from $676 to $7,674. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mesa Grande ranging from $850 to $6,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mesa Grande?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mesa Grande ranges from $850 to $6,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,183.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mesa Grande?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mesa Grande range from $801 to $4,141, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $676.

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