Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $800 (62 Rentals)

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Genoa Lakes
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$1,274 - $1,774
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Genoa Lakes

3320 E University DrMesa, AZ 85213
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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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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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2032 N Hunt Cor
2 Bedroom Apartments

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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The Harper
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harper

530-538 N WilliamsMesa, AZ 85203
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property at 2013 N Hunt Cir

$1,295

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2013 N Hunt Cir, Unit 201

2013 N Hunt Cir
MesaAZ85203

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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. Talise Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. 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
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$925
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$946
The Landry on 56thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$996
2032 N Hunt Cor2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,000
Gilbert Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath Classic2BR,2BA$1,003
Val Vista Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,045
AlbanyOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Heather Brook Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Mesa, AZ

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Mesa area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Alta Mesa Desert Springs in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Northeast Mesa apartment is the The Haven Model at Avilla Lehi Crossing starting at $2,064 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Northeast Mesa 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.
Alta Mesa Desert Springs3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Avilla Lehi CrossingThe Haven3BR,2BA$1.67
San Fernando ApartmentsC 60%3BR,2BA$1.58
1749 E Pepper Cir, Unit 31749 E Pepper Cir2BR,1BA$1.59
Gilbert Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.28
2961-3011 E Cicero St2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.44
2032 N Hunt Cor2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
Heather Brook Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.56
Val Vista Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Mesa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Mesa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Mesa is under $1,095.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Mesa is Villa Palma which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Northeast Mesa costs $7,713.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast 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 5 regular apartments in Northeast 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 Northeast Mesa?

Cheap apartments in Northeast Mesa have an average cost of $152 which is $7,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Mesa.

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