
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mesa County, CO from $500 (27 Rentals)
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2202 Orchard Ave, Unit A, Unit A

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1043 North Ave, Unit 120, Unit 120
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333 North Ave

704 Horizon Dr

721 Horizon Dr

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201 Plateau Ave

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1060 Grand Ave

Foresight Village

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2245 N 15th St

Raintree Apartments

1346 1/2 Texas Ave
Mesa County, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mesa County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa County Studio Apartments | $1,433 | $895 | $1,598 |
| Mesa County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $815 | $2,038 |
| Mesa County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,891 | $800 | $2,310 |
| Mesa County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $1,650 | $2,557 |
| Mesa County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $2,500 | $3,562 |
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Cheapest Available Mesa County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesa County, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Monument Studios in the Central Grand Junction neighborhood priced from $795. The Junction in the Historic Downtown Grand Junction neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,370. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesa County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Studios | Large Studio | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Junction | Jackalope- 0BR/1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
| The Slate on 25 | Abbey | Studio,1BA | $1,558 |
| Peppermill Lofts | 2x1 900 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Landing on Horizon | The Napa | 1BR,1BA | $1,723 |
| Copper Village Apartments | The Monument | 1BR,1BA | $1,765 |
| The Railyard at Rimrock | The Riverside - two bedroom two bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,970 |
| Pomona Park Townhomes | End Unit | 3BR,2BA | $2,557 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa County, CO
As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa County area is the $1.64 price per square foot End Unit Model at Pomona Park Townhomes in the in the Appleton neighborhood starting from $2,557. The second greatest value Mesa County apartment is the The Riverside - two bedroom two bath Model at The Railyard at Rimrock starting at $1,970 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Appleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesa County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona Park Townhomes | End Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
| The Railyard at Rimrock | The Riverside - two bedroom two bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Peppermill Lofts | 2x1 900 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Copper Village Apartments | The Monument | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Landing on Horizon | The Malone | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Rya Suites | 1B | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| 580 Bookcliff Ave #6, Unit Little Bookcliff | 580 Bookcliff Ave #6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| The Slate on 25 | Abbey | Studio ,1BA | $2.73 |
| The Junction | Jackalope- 0BR/1BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.97 |
| Monument Studios | Large Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesa County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mesa County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mesa County is under $2,557.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa County?
The cheapest apartment in Mesa County is Monument Studios which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Mesa County costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mesa County?
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 8 regular apartments in Mesa County 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 Mesa County?
Cheap apartments in Mesa County have an average cost of $709 which is $1,891 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa County.
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