
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 85203 ZIP Code of Mesa, AZ from $300 (72 Rentals)
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Park Village

1815 N Spring -

Delano Apartments

Connect on University Apartments

Level 550

Mesa Royale Apartments

321 N Horne

Astero Mesa West
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2013 N Hunt Cir

Astero Mesa East

315 N Horne

Copper Point

Arcos De Mesa

Villa Palma

Mesa Station Apartments

2032 N Hunt Cor

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Indigo Lofts
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Buenas North Harris

Aspen Ridge

La Cascada

Sun View

The Manhattan

Mountain View Condos

El Rancho Del Sol

The Harper

Enchanted Village

Colores Del Sol
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The Lowe

26 W 6th Pl, Unit 1

Sonoran Palms

Country Club Verandas

124 E Ingram St

Sunrise on the Rail

465 W Ivyglen St, Unit 112

330 W 5th Pl

436 W Clark St

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424 W Brown Rd

123 Main St

Residences on Main

1041 N Mesa Dr, Unit 1043

1041 N Mesa Dr, Unit 424 E Frost Cir

1041 N Mesa Dr, Unit 407 E Frost Cir

Country Club Greens

Madison

ECO Mesa

Glen at Mesa
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 85203?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85203 Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $799 | $7,663 |
| 85203 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $799 | $5,803 |
| 85203 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $995 | $9,064 |
| 85203 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $1,750 | $2,351 |
| 85203 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 85203 ZIP Code Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in 85203?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in 85203 is under $1,630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in 85203?
The cheapest apartment in 85203 is Pembroke Tower II-Affordable Senior Community for Adults 62+ which is listed at $401, while the average apartment in 85203 costs $9,964.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 85203?
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 10 regular apartments in 85203 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 85203?
Cheap apartments in 85203 have an average cost of $355 which is $9,609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in 85203.
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