Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windsor Shadows Neighborhood of Mesa, AZ from $600 (53 Rentals)

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Genoa Lakes
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$1,290 - $1,930
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Genoa Lakes

3320 E University DrMesa, AZ 85213
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$1,346 - $2,101
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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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Solana
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Solana

1941 S PierpontMesa, 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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Windsor Shadows, Mesa, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Windsor Shadows Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Windsor Shadows area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Lucera Apartments Homes priced from $1,109. Argenta Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,119. Here are the most affordable Windsor Shadows apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lucera Apartments Homes1X1 A11BR,1BA$1,109
Argenta Apartments1x1 Platinum1BR,1BA$1,119
San Angelin Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,167
San Fernando ApartmentsA 60%1BR,1BA$1,178
Falcon Glen2X22BR,2BA$1,253
The Premiere at Dana ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,275
MAA City Gate11B1BR,1BA$1,278
The Traditions ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,280
Genoa LakesCorsica1BR,1BA$1,290
The Village at Lindsay Park ApartmentsThe San Tan1BR,1BA$1,294

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Shadows, AZ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Windsor Shadows area is the $1.49 price per square foot Rio Model at Serena Shores Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,983. The second greatest value Windsor Shadows apartment is the 2 Bedr / 2 Bath Model at Heather Brook Apt starting at $1,375 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Windsor Shadows apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Serena Shores ApartmentsRio3BR,2BA$1.49
Heather Brook Apt2 Bedr / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
San Piedra1B1BR,1BA$1.63
San Villante1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
MAA City Gate11B1BR,1BA$1.41
Avana Gilbert2 Bedroom 2 Bath A - Sophisticated2BR,2BA$1.66
Lindsay PalmsAruba1BR,1BA$1.51
Falcon Glen2X22BR,2BA$1.46
The Traditions ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.58
The Polo ClubThe Jewel1BR,1BA$1.74

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Windsor Shadows, Mesa, AZ

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Phoenix, Arizona. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Windsor Shadows Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Windsor Shadows?

The cheapest apartment in Windsor Shadows is Lucera Apartments Homes which is listed at $1,109, while the average apartment in Windsor Shadows costs $2,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Windsor Shadows?

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 35 regular apartments in Windsor Shadows 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 Windsor Shadows?

Cheap apartments in Windsor Shadows have an average cost of $203 which is $2,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Windsor Shadows.

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