Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mira Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (38 Rentals)

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Melrose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

501 N 64th PlMesa, AZ 85205
property at 415 N 64th Pl

$949 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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415 N 64th Pl

MesaAZ85205
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Terra Vista Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Vista Gardens

5925 E University DrMesa, AZ 85205
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property at 6438 E Butte St

$1,195

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$1,195
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6438 E Butte St, Unit 2, Unit 2

6438 E Butte St
MesaAZ85205
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Oasis in Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oasis in Mesa

420 N 64th PlMesa, AZ 85205
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Bella Rosa Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Rosa Apartments

6521 E University DrMesa, AZ 85205
  • Utilities Included

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property at 125 S 56th St

$1,700 - $1,749

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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125 S 56th St

MesaAZ85206
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Mira Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mira Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mira Mesa area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Falcon Glen priced from $1,093. San Fernando Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,156. Here are the most affordable Mira Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1,093
San Fernando ApartmentsA 60%1BR,1BA$1,156
Springs at Red MountainStudio Premier SummitStudio,1BA$1,279
The Landry on 56thTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,293
Bella Rosa ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1,325
Springs at Alta MesaA1: Arroyo with Carport1BR,1BA$1,360
Ascend at Red MountainOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,394
Ascend at Longbow HighpointA21BR,1BA$1,466
Gorgeous Townhouse with Private Yard and Washer and Dryer Available!6249- 2x1.5 responsible for Water with City of...2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mira Mesa, AZ

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mira Mesa area is the $1.50 price per square foot 6249- 2x1.5 responsible for Water with City of... Model at Gorgeous Townhouse with Private Yard and Washer and Dryer Available! in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Mira Mesa apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Landry on 56th starting at $1,293 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mira Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gorgeous Townhouse with Private Yard and Washer and Dryer Available!6249- 2x1.5 responsible for Water with City of...2BR,1.5BA$1.50
The Landry on 56thTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Bella Rosa ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1.56
2720 N Salem, Unit 2012720 N Salem2BR,2BA$1.59
Springs at Alta MesaA1: Arroyo with Carport1BR,1BA$1.87
Ascend at Longbow HighpointA11BR,1BA$2.34
Ascend at Red MountainOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1.77
San Fernando ApartmentsA 60%1BR,1BA$1.88
Springs at Red MountainStudio Grand CoutyardStudio ,1BA$2.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mira Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #84

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mira Mesa Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mira Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Mira Mesa is Falcon Glen which is listed at $1,093, while the average apartment in Mira Mesa costs $2,288.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mira Mesa?

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 33 regular apartments in Mira Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mira Mesa?

Cheap apartments in Mira Mesa have an average cost of $374 which is $1,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mira Mesa.

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