Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Mesa, AZ

Some of the cheapest neighborhoods in Mesa are Duke Manor, Hot Date, and Summer Place Village. These neighborhoods offer some of the lowest rent prices in Mesa, making them ideal for renters on a budget. As of March 23, 2026, the average rent in Mesa is $1,290, which is 3% lower than last year. However, it's important to remember that rental prices can vary significantly based on factors such as location, amenities, and floor plans.

Duke Manor

Average Rent

$951/Month

Units Available

19 Rentals

Duke Manor is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Duke Manor is $951 while the city average is $1,290. Residents enjoy convenient access to Alma School/Main St, Mesa C.C., Downtown Center, and Country Club/Main St.

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Hot Date

Average Rent

$962/Month

Units Available

21 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Mesa neighborhood on a budget, check out Hot Date. The average rent is $962, compared to the city average of $1,290. Hot Date is convenient to Country Club Square, Desert Arboretum Park, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.

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Summer Place Village

Average Rent

$1,028/Month

Units Available

11 Rentals

Summer Place Village is an affordable neighborhood in Mesa with an average rent price of $1,028. Compare this to the city average of $1,290. Summer Place Village provides easy access to Country Club/Main St, Alverno College, and Benedictine University.

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Country Club

Average Rent

$1,071/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

7%

Units Available

61 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Mesa, Country Club might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,071, while the city’s average stands at $1,290. In the last year, prices have decreased by 7%. Country Club is near Benedictine University, Alverno College, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.

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Del Camino Villas

Average Rent

$1,081/Month

Units Available

54 Rentals

Del Camino Villas is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Del Camino Villas is $1,081 while the city average is $1,290. Residents enjoy convenient access to Mesa C.C., Downtown Center, Stapley Dr/Main St, and Mesa Dr/Main St.

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Fairway Estates

Average Rent

$1,093/Month

Units Available

35 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Mesa neighborhood on a budget, check out Fairway Estates. The average rent is $1,093, compared to the city average of $1,290. Fairway Estates is convenient to Mesa Dr/Main St, Phoenix Sky Harbor International, and Arizona Museum of Natural History.

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Pioneer Protectors

Average Rent

$1,094/Month

Units Available

16 Rentals

Pioneer Protectors is an affordable neighborhood in Mesa with an average rent price of $1,094. Compare this to the city average of $1,290. Pioneer Protectors provides easy access to ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson, and Mesa Shoppimg Center.

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Pace East

Average Rent

$1,170/Month

Units Available

27 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Mesa, Pace East might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,170, while the city’s average stands at $1,290. Pace East is near Price-101 Fwy/Apache Blvd, ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, and The Shops at Banner Health.

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Westwood Park

Average Rent

$1,182/Month

Units Available

10 Rentals

Westwood Park is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Westwood Park is $1,182 while the city average is $1,290. Residents enjoy convenient access to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and Center/Main St.

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Continental Townhouses

Average Rent

$1,201/Month

Units Available

17 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Mesa neighborhood on a budget, check out Continental Townhouses. The average rent is $1,201, compared to the city average of $1,290. Continental Townhouses is convenient to Desert Arboretum Park, Dobson Plaza, and i.d.e.a. Museum.

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Methodology

Transit Score measures access to public transit. Scores range from 0 (minimal transit) to 100 (rider’s paradise). Learn more about the Transit Score methodology. Rental data is sourced from CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As a leading authority in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar performs in-depth research to build and sustain an extensive database of commercial real estate insights.

We've combined this data with public records to provide the most current rental information available.