Residences on First
63 W 1st Ave,
Mesa, AZ 85210
$1,275 - $1,650
1-2 Beds
Downtown Mesa
Mesa, AZ
Downtown Mesa - Mesa, AZ Area Guide
Bask in a vibrant arts scene at the city’s core
Artistic
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Charming
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Upscale
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Urban
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Vibrant
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Eclectic
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Walkable
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Historic
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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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Mesa is $916 for a studio, $1,296 for one bedroom, and $1,635 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Mesa has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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371 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$916/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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566 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,296/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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838 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,635/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Mesa - Mesa, AZ is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
80
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
54
/ 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Biker's Paradise
89
/ 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.