Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho de Arboleda Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (71 Rentals)

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$995 - $1,745
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860 E Brown Rd

MesaAZ85203

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Genoa Lakes
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$1,286 - $1,861

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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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Arcos De Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcos De Mesa

1010 N Stapley DrMesa, AZ 85203
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Villa Palma
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Palma

1608 E Main StMesa, AZ 85203
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1st Ave Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1st Ave Apartments

750 E 1st AveMesa, AZ 85204
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

2032 N Hunt Cor

2032 N Hunt CorMesa, AZ 85203

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Indigo Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Lofts

737 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203
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Aspen Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Ridge

820 E Brown RdMesa, AZ 85203
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The Manhattan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manhattan

1107 E University DrMesa, AZ 85203

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Rancho de Arboleda, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho de Arboleda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho de Arboleda 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 Rancho de Arboleda apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Palma1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$908
1st Ave ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$930
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$952
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$969
Talise Apartments1x1 579sf Classic1BR,1BA$975
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 Rancho de Arboleda, AZ

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho de Arboleda area is the $1.64 price per square foot The Haven Model at Avilla Lehi Crossing in the in the Northeast Mesa neighborhood starting from $2,024. The second greatest value Rancho de Arboleda apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Harper starting at $1,525 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho de Arboleda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avilla Lehi CrossingThe Haven3BR,2BA$1.64
The Harper2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.61
1715 E Pepper Cir2BR/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
The Manhattan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852052 x 12BR,1BA$1.45
Delano ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.62
Gilbert Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1.59
Mesa Station ApartmentsBroadway1BR,1BA$1.59

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Rancho de Arboleda, Mesa, and the greater Phoenix area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho de Arboleda Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rancho de Arboleda?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rancho de Arboleda is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho de Arboleda?

The cheapest apartment in Rancho de Arboleda is Villa Palma which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Rancho de Arboleda costs $1,312.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho de Arboleda?

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 6 regular apartments in Rancho de Arboleda 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 Rancho de Arboleda?

Cheap apartments in Rancho de Arboleda have an average cost of $585 which is $727 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho de Arboleda.

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