Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $891 (68 Rentals)

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Genoa Lakes
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$1,286 - $1,861

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Genoa Lakes

3320 E University DrMesa, AZ 85213
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$1,449
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449 N Williams

MesaAZ85203

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$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600
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3716 E University Dr, Unit 1021

3716 E University Dr
MesaAZ85205
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Villa Palma
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Palma

1608 E Main StMesa, AZ 85203
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Delano Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano Apartments

1800 E Covina StMesa, AZ 85203
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2032 N Hunt Cor
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2032 N Hunt Cor

2032 N Hunt CorMesa, AZ 85203
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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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Northeast Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northeast Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Mesa area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Palma priced from $899. Mesa Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $908. Here are the most affordable Northeast Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Palma1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$908
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$952
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$969
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$975
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$986
Trail Riders Mobile Home Park1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,020
Astero Mesa West576 1 Bed 1 Bath - Renovations1BR,1BA$1,049
Connect on University ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Val Vista Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Mesa, AZ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Mesa area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Harper in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Northeast Mesa apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 449 N Williams starting at $1,449 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Harper2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.61
449 N Williams2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
1715 E. Pepper Circle2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.63
Astero Mesa East900 2 Bed 2 Bath - Renovation2BR,2BA$1.61
2961-3011 E Cicero St2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.38
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852052 x 12BR,1BA$1.45
Heather Brook Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.62
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1.59
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northeast Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northeast Mesa is at Mesa Royale Apartments listed at $1,125.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northeast Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northeast Mesa Apartment is $899 at Villa Palma.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northeast Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northeast Mesa is starting from $1,000 at Mesa Station Apartments.

What is the most affordable Northeast Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northeast Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at San Fernando Apartments and starts from $1,686.

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