Apartments for Rent in Mesa, AZ

Prices and availability in Mesa, AZ were last updated on 31 May 2026.

The best apartments in Mesa, AZ are: Glen at Mesa, Del Coronado, Shorebird, MAA City Gate and 2927 N ATHENA Mesa, AZ 85207.

The average rent in Mesa, AZ is $1,498.

The price range for a studio apartment in Mesa, AZ is between $670 and $6,768.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mesa, AZ is between $735 and $4,693.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Mesa, AZ is between $670 and $6,768.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Mesa, AZ is between $735 and $7,272.

In Mesa 36% of the housing is rented out compared to 64% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 16% of Mesa's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 53% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 26% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Mesa is 32 years old, with 32% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 100% are garden-style apartment communities, 1% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in Mesa come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 5% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 48% of all rentals in Mesa. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.