Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverview Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (34 Rentals)

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property at 465 W Ivyglen St

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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465 W Ivyglen St, Unit (21) #242

465 W Ivyglen St
MesaAZ85201

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property at 424 W Brown Rd

$1,195 - $1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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424 W Brown Rd

MesaAZ85201
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Cabrillo Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cabrillo Pointe

522 W 9th PlMesa, AZ 85201
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Country Club Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Commons

1812 N Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85201
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The Bronte East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bronte East

325 W 5th StMesa, AZ 85201
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Hampton Court
Studio Apartments

Hampton Court

426 W 9th StMesa, AZ 85201
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property at 540 N May

$1,399

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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540 N May

MesaAZ85201
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Luxe 1930
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luxe 1930

1930 N Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85201
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Riverview, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverview area of Mesa, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $849. Aster on University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Riverview apartments for rent in Mesa, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Aster on UniversityA1 C1BR,1BA$999
Avia 266StudioStudio,1BA$1,040
The Link ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath East - Classic2BR,1BA$1,064
The Oaks ApartmentsB112BR,1BA$1,175
Country Club VerandasB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,296
Club 7152x2 U2BR,2BA$1,399
Waylon Desert HavenB12BR,2BA$1,415
Riverview Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Flat2BR,2BA$1,475
IMT RiverviewA11BR,1BA$1,608

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverview, AZ

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverview area is the $1.61 price per square foot Wrigley Model at The Retreat at Rio Salado in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,960. The second greatest value Riverview apartment is the B1 Model at Waylon Desert Haven starting at $1,415 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at Rio SaladoWrigley2BR,2BA$1.61
Waylon Desert HavenB12BR,2BA$1.42
Club 7152x2 U2BR,2BA$1.44
Riverview Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Flat2BR,2BA$1.59
The Link ApartmentsThree Bedroom, One Bath - Classic3BR,1BA$1.54
IMT RiverviewA11BR,1BA$1.95
The Oaks ApartmentsB112BR,1BA$1.47
Country Club VerandasB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.71
Aster on UniversityA1 C1BR,1BA$2.22
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverview, Mesa, AZ

Ranked #62

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

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2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Mesa, Arizona. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverview Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverview?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverview is under $1,608.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverview?

The cheapest apartment in Riverview is Sonoran Palms which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Riverview costs $1,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverview?

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 3 regular apartments in Riverview that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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