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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

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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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Santo Tomas Mesa, Mesa, AZ

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santo Tomas Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Santo Tomas Mesa?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in Santo Tomas Mesa, AZ with pricing that ranges from $799 to $2,795. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santo Tomas Mesa ranging from $950 to $8,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santo Tomas Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santo Tomas Mesa ranges from $950 to $8,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,301.

Expert Rental Resources

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