Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mira Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (33 Rentals)

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Melrose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

501 N 64th PlMesa, AZ 85205
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Higley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Higley

333 N Higley RdMesa, AZ 85205

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Terra Vista Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Vista Gardens

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

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6438 E Butte St, Unit 2

6438 E Butte St
MesaAZ85205
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Bella Rosa Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Rosa Apartments

6521 E University DrMesa, AZ 85205
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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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Greenway Circle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenway Circle

6243 E Greenway CirMesa, AZ 85205

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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 The Landry on 56th priced from $1,052. Falcon Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,089. Here are the most affordable Mira Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,052
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1,089
Heather Brook Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Bella Rosa ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1,250
Albany Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1,259
Springs at Red MountainStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,294
Ascend at Red MountainOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
San Fernando ApartmentsB1 60%2BR,2BA$1,332
Longbow1x1-6641BR,1BA$1,373
Springs at Alta MesaB1: Basin with Carport2BR,2BA$1,472

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mira Mesa, AZ

As of June 12, 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 Greenway Circle in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Mira Mesa apartment is the B1 MKT Model at San Fernando Apartments starting at $1,601 with a $1.59 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.
Greenway Circle6249- 2x1.5 responsible for Water with City of...2BR,1.5BA$1.50
San Fernando ApartmentsB1 MKT2BR,2BA$1.59
Bella Rosa ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1.47
Springs at Alta MesaA2: Agave with Carport1BR,1BA$1.83
Heather Brook Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.56
Longbow1x1-6641BR,1BA$2.07
Ascend at Red MountainOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Albany Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.94
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1.76
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mira Mesa, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #77

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 The Landry on 56th which is listed at $1,052, while the average apartment in Mira Mesa costs $2,179.

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 4 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 $239 which is $1,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mira Mesa.

Expert Rental Resources

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