Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santo Tomas Mesa Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $700 (30 Rentals)

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Dartmoor Apartments
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Dartmoor Apartments

310 N Alma School RdMesa, AZ 85201
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424 W Brown Rd

MesaAZ85201
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Vivo Mesa
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Vivo Mesa

250 W Main StMesa, AZ 85201
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Cabrillo Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cabrillo Pointe

522 W 9th PlMesa, 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

426 W 9th StMesa, AZ 85201
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Santo Tomas Mesa, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santo Tomas Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santo Tomas Mesa area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $829. The Link Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $832. Here are the most affordable Santo Tomas Mesa apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$829
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$832
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units - washer/dryer in units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$915
The Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$995
Dartmoor Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe Remodeled1BR,1BA$1,050
Forge Tower1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,249
Candela Park1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,279
Residences on MainStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Country Club VerandasB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,308
Club 715 Apartments2x2 U2BR,2BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santo Tomas Mesa, AZ

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santo Tomas Mesa area is the $1.42 price per square foot B1 Model at Waylon Desert Haven in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,415. The second greatest value Santo Tomas Mesa apartment is the 2x2 U Model at Club 715 Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santo Tomas Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waylon Desert HavenB12BR,2BA$1.42
Club 715 Apartments2x2 U2BR,2BA$1.44
Candela ParkFULLY Renovated 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Country Club VerandasB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.72
ECO Mesa1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Dartmoor Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.54
The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units - washer/dryer in units1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Residences on MainStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17
The Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.99
The Link ApartmentsStudio - ClassicStudio ,1BA$2.05

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Santo Tomas Mesa, Mesa, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santo Tomas Mesa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Santo Tomas Mesa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santo Tomas Mesa is under $1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santo Tomas Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Santo Tomas Mesa is Sonoran Palms which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Santo Tomas Mesa costs $1,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santo Tomas Mesa?

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 4 regular apartments in Santo Tomas Mesa 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 Santo Tomas Mesa?

Cheap apartments in Santo Tomas Mesa have an average cost of $220 which is $1,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santo Tomas Mesa.

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