Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Mountain Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (13 Rentals)

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Melrose Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Place

501 N 64th PlMesa, AZ 85205
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5925 E University DrMesa, 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 Sun Valley Ranch Apartments priced from $1,000. 333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 85205 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Red Mountain apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsSunburst1BR,1BA$1,000
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852051x11BR,1BA$1,025
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsThe Sage1BR,1BA$1,042
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1,099
Marabrisa Condominiums1x1B-W/D1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Mountain, AZ

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red Mountain area is the $1.25 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Tierra Antigua Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,442. The second greatest value Red Mountain apartment is the 6249- 2x1.5 responsible for Water with City of... Model at Gorgeous Townhouse with Private Yard starting at $1,650 with a $1.50 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.
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.25
Gorgeous Townhouse with Private Yard6249- 2x1.5 responsible for Water with City of...2BR,1.5BA$1.50
The Village at Sun Valley ApartmentsThe Agave2BR,2BA$1.36
Clare Feldstadt II3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.44
Sun Valley Ranch ApartmentsSunburst1BR,1BA$1.32
Heather Brook Apt1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
333 N. Higley Rd. Mesa AZ. 852051x11BR,1BA$1.46
Marabrisa Condominiums1x1B Plat 1BR,1BA$1.77
Ascend at Red MountainOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Falcon Glen1X11BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Red Mountain, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #66

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Red Mountain Neighborhood in Mesa, AZ

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Sun Valley Ranch Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Red Mountain costs $1,988.

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 29 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 $444 which is $1,544 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red Mountain.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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