Downtown Mesa

Mesa, AZ

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Downtown Mesa - Mesa, AZ

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Bask in a vibrant arts scene at the city’s core

Artistic Charming Upscale Urban Vibrant Eclectic Walkable Historic

Downtown Mesa is the city’s central business district, boasting one vibrant square mile of boutiques, salons, cafes, antique shops, restaurants, and more. Creatives flock to Downtown Mesa, contributing public murals, sculptures, and a sense of style that brings out Mesa’s unique character. The robust Mesa Arts Center hosts a variety of performances and exhibitions on a regular basis. Downtown Mesa holds plenty of outdoor events as well, including the Mesa Music Festival, Southwest Makers Fest, Mesa Arts Festival, and Second Friday Night Out, among others.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Mesa is $1,039 for a studio, $1,331 for one bedroom, $1,811 for two bedrooms, and $2,450 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Mesa has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 390 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,039/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 594 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,331/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 963 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,811/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,308 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,450/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

54

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

89

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Arizona Museum of Natural History
  • i.d.e.a. Museum
  • ASU Center for Meteorite Studies
  • Desert Arboretum Park
  • Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International
  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

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