Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Michelle Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (50 Rentals)

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Envision

1361 S Greenfield RdMesa, AZ 85206
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$1,500 - $1,750

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1941 S Pierpont

MesaAZ85206

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Sunland North Apartments
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Sunland North Apartments

4740 E Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85206
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San Villante
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San Villante

4760 E Baseline RdMesa, AZ 85206
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1941 S PierpontMesa, AZ 85206
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San Montego Apartments
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San Montego Apartments

6745 E Superstition Springs BlvdMesa, AZ 85206
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San Piedra
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San Piedra

4510 E Banner Gateway DrMesa, AZ 85206
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$1,699 - $1,700

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125 S 56th St

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Cheapest Available San Michelle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Michelle area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Argenta Apartments priced from $1,119. San Angelin Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,167. Here are the most affordable San Michelle apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argenta Apartments1x1 Platinum1BR,1BA$1,119
San Angelin Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,167
The Traditions ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,280
Lakeview at Superstition SpringsA21BR,1BA$1,293
Sonoma LandingA11BR,1BA$1,305
MAA City Gate11A1BR,1BA$1,328
San Fernando ApartmentsB1 60%2BR,2BA$1,337
Envision1x1 Titanium1BR,1BA$1,346
Stone CanyonPrescott1BR,1BA$1,369
The GrovesB2 - 2 BR | 2 BA2BR,2BA$1,387

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Michelle, AZ

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Michelle area is the $1.53 price per square foot Rio Model at Serena Shores Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,031. The second greatest value San Michelle apartment is the C1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA Model at The Groves starting at $1,596 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Michelle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Serena Shores ApartmentsRio3BR,2BA$1.53
The GrovesC1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.33
Sonoma LandingB22BR,2BA$1.55
San Fernando ApartmentsC 60%3BR,2BA$1.55
San Piedra1B1BR,1BA$1.63
San Villante1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
MAA City Gate11A1BR,1BA$1.62
The Traditions ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.58
Island PalmsSand Palm1BR,1BA$1.81
Envision1x1 Titanium1BR,1BA$1.82

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This website works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mesa. 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 the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Michelle Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Michelle Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Michelle Apartment is $1,119 at Argenta Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Michelle Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Michelle is starting from $1,202 at Argenta Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Michelle Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Michelle Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Groves and starts from $1,596.

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