Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mountain Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $750 (40 Rentals)

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$1,600

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3716 E University Dr, Unit 1021

3716 E University Dr
MesaAZ85205
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Melrose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

501 N 64th PlMesa, AZ 85205
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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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Oasis in Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oasis in Mesa

420 N 64th PlMesa, AZ 85205
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$1,350 - $1,599
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205 N 74th St

MesaAZ85207
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Peralta Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peralta Vista

526 N Ellsworth RdMesa, AZ 85207

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$1,500

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Greenway Circle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenway Circle

6243 E Greenway CirMesa, AZ 85205

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Red Mountain, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Red Mountain Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Red Mountain area of Mesa, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Marabrisa priced from $1,025. Falcon Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,114. Here are the most affordable Red Mountain apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marabrisa1x1A1BR,1BA$1,025
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1,114
Heather Brook Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,164
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852052 x 12BR,1BA$1,200
Springs at Red MountainStudio Premier CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,212
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,222
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsB - The Agave2BR,2BA$1,241
The Logan at EllsworthAgave1BR,1BA$1,325
Springs at Alta MesaA1: Arroyo with Carport1BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mountain, AZ

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red Mountain area is the $1.41 price per square foot 6243- charged rubs 2x1.5 Model at Greenway Circle in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,549. The second greatest value Red Mountain apartment is the B1 - The Estrella Model at The Village at Sun Valley Apartments starting at $1,385 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greenway Circle6243- charged rubs 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.41
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsB1 - The Estrella2BR,2BA$1.46
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.56
4828 E Fairfield St, Unit 2 bedroom 1 bathroom=Utilities included4828 E Fairfield St2BR,1BA$1.78
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852052 x 12BR,1BA$1.45
343 N 93rd St, Unit 2343 N 93rd St2BR,1BA$1.28
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Springs at Alta MesaA1: Arroyo with Carport1BR,1BA$1.91
Heather Brook Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red Mountain Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red Mountain?

The cheapest apartment in Red Mountain is Marabrisa which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Red Mountain costs $1,380.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Red Mountain?

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 13 regular apartments in Red Mountain 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 Red Mountain?

Cheap apartments in Red Mountain have an average cost of $180 which is $1,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red Mountain.

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