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$900/person
540 N May, apt 2074
Master Suite in clean&quiet Condo complex (Private Room & Bathroom)
Mesa, AZ·Private Room·1 Bed·1 Bath
A.T. Still University traces its roots to 1892 when Andrew Taylor Still founded osteopathic medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. Today ATSU's Arizona campus sits in Mesa on East Still Circle, focused exclusively on graduate and professional health sciences education. Programs include osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, physical therapy, audiology, and physician assistant studies. The Mesa campus is embedded in the East Valley near the US-60 freeway, surrounded by medical offices, apartment complexes, and commercial services. Students here are training professionals, and the academic environment reflects the intensity of health sciences graduate education.
A.T. Still University is a graduate-level health sciences institution and does not enroll traditional undergraduates, so there is no freshman live-on requirement. Students enrolled in programs such as the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine, or Doctor of Physical Therapy are all graduate or professional students.
All ATSU students are eligible to live off campus from the start of their program. The university does not operate traditional residential dormitories, so off-campus housing in Mesa and the broader East Valley is the standard arrangement for most students.
Most ATSU students sign standard 12-month leases in the Mesa and Gilbert area. Because the East Valley rental market is active year-round, students who line up housing two to three months before their program start date will have the strongest selection.
$900/person
Master Suite in clean&quiet Condo complex (Private Room & Bathroom)
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with A.T. Still University before signing a lease.
Students who begin their search four to five months before their program start date will find the widest selection of apartments and shared houses near the Mesa campus. The East Valley market moves quickly in late winter and spring as multiple universities in the area ramp up enrollment. Starting early also gives time to visit units in person or coordinate virtual tours if relocating from out of state. Locking in a lease early reduces the stress of navigating a new city while simultaneously preparing for a demanding professional curriculum.
Demand peaks roughly from March through June for students starting in the fall semester. During this window, well-priced units near major corridors like Power Road and Baseline Road tend to lease within days of listing. Competition comes not just from ATSU students but from Arizona State University and other East Valley programs drawing renters into the same submarkets. Acting quickly and having application materials ready, including proof of enrollment and income documentation, is essential during this period.
Students who search in July or August for a fall start will find tighter inventory but not an impossible market. Larger apartment complexes along the US-60 corridor often have staggered lease expirations and may have units available on short notice. Corporate and furnished short-term rentals in Mesa are another bridge option for students who need immediate housing while continuing their search. Connecting with classmates through program orientation channels can also surface roommate opportunities in already-leased units.
The stretch of apartments along Power Road between the US-60 and Baseline Road puts students within a short drive of the ATSU campus on East Still Circle. Complexes here tend to be modern, well-maintained, and competitively priced compared to Scottsdale to the west.
The boundary between Mesa and Gilbert, particularly near Higley Road and Williams Field Road, offers newer apartment communities and townhomes with easy freeway access. Rents run slightly higher than older Mesa neighborhoods but the housing stock is newer and amenities are generally stronger.
Students who prefer walkability and a more urban feel gravitate toward the downtown Mesa corridor near Main Street and Center Street. Light rail access connects this area to Tempe and Phoenix, which is useful for students who have rotations or clinical affiliations across the Valley.
Older, more affordable apartment complexes cluster along Country Club Drive and Alma School Road. These neighborhoods offer lower price points and are accessible to the campus via the US-60, making them popular with students on tighter budgets.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Rents near the ATSU Mesa campus range from around $1,200 to $1,600 per month for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,500 to $2,200 for a two-bedroom, depending on the complex and proximity to the US-60 corridor. Shared housing with roommates can bring individual costs closer to $800 to $1,100 per month. The East Valley market is competitive and prices have risen in recent years, so budgeting conservatively is wise.