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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Refrigerator
  • Peaceful living
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Spacious 2-bedroom apartment homes

Location

6801 W Essex Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA
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Management

Mesa Heights LLC

Leasing office

(605) 368-3060 ext. 2

Property Overview

Mesa Heights Apartments receives a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8, reflecting its competitive pricing and outstanding amenities, rated 10 out of 10. Located in a peaceful neighborhood with easy access to schools and parks, this property emphasizes environmental sustainability through on-site recycling options and nearby public transit. Rounding out its qualities, it offers spacious living with a fully equipped kitchen, enhancing the overall appeal for potential renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Mesa Heights Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mesa Heights Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath832 sqft$900 /mo4 units availableWelcome home to Mesa Heights Apartments — where comfort, convenience, and peaceful living come together. Our spacious 2-bedroom apartment homes offer the perfect blend of practical features and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. Located just minutes from 41st Street and I-29, you’ll enjoy effortless access to Sioux Falls’ best restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, and everyday essentials. One of the biggest perks? Parking is right in front of the building — just steps from your front door. In the winter, that short walk makes all the difference. Inside, each home features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, and dishwasher, making daily life incredibly convenient. Generous living space and natural light create an inviting environment you’ll love coming home to. Mesa Heights is set in a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood, offering a calm, comfortable place to unwind after a long day. Good vibes only at this property. Plus, we’re pet-friendly, so feel free to bring along your furry companion. Whether you’re looking for peace, convenience, or simply a well-located home, Mesa Heights checks every box. Schedule your tour today — these homes don’t stay available for long.

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Amenities for Mesa Heights Apartments

Apartment Amenities

GasRenovated

Appliances

DishwasherFridge
MicrowaveOven
RefrigeratorStove

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Controlled EntranceOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Services

Heat PaidWater Trash
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About Mesa Heights Apartments

HomeApartments in Sioux Falls Mesa Heights Apartments

Welcome home to Mesa Heights Apartments — where comfort, convenience, and peaceful living come together. Our spacious 2-bedroom apartment homes offer the perfect blend of practical features and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. Located just minutes from 41st Street and I-29, you’ll enjoy effortless access to Sioux Falls’ best restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, and everyday essentials. One of the biggest perks? Parking is right in front of the building — just steps from your front door. In the winter, that short walk makes all the difference. Inside, each home features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, and dishwasher, making daily life incredibly convenient. Generous living space and natural light create an inviting environment you’ll love coming home to. Mesa Heights is set in a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood, offering a calm, comfortable place to unwind after a long day. Good vibes only at this property. Plus, we’re pet-friendly, so feel free to bring along your furry companion. Whether you’re looking for peace, convenience, or simply a well-located home, Mesa Heights checks every box. Schedule your tour today — these homes don’t stay available for long.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Mesa Heights Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mesa Heights Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Mesa Heights Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Mesa Heights Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Mesa Heights Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Mesa Heights Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Mesa Heights Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Mesa Heights Apartments is great for:

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 4 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Mesa Heights Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.5 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Sioux Falls

2-bedroom apartments at Mesa Heights Apartments cost about 20% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Sioux Falls.

Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Sioux Falls
A table of studio rental data trends in Sioux Falls
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$860
April 2024$943
May 2024$1,039
June 2024$1,072
July 2024$892
August 2024$1,056
September 2024$1,117
October 2024$1,040
November 2024$944
December 2024$875
January 2025$880
February 2025$894
March 2025$887
April 2025$953
May 2025$833
June 2025$827
July 2025$851
August 2025$850
September 2025$850
October 2025$850
November 2025$856
December 2025$837
January 2026$848
February 2026$871

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$36,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $900.
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Schools near Mesa Heights Apartments

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

4501 s holbrook ave

sioux falls, SD, 57106

K-5Public
B+

Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

2700 s lancaster dr

sioux falls, SD, 57106

K-5Public
B

Sonia Sotomayor Spanish Immersion Elementary School

1510 s lake ave

sioux falls, SD, 57105

PK, K-5Public
A

All City Elementary School

2511 w brookings st

sioux falls, SD, 57104

K-5Public
A-

Elementary Immersion Center

2511 w brookings st

sioux falls, SD, 57104

K-5Public
C+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Sioux Falls near 6801 W Essex Dr

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 6801 W Essex Dr, Sioux Falls

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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Lewis Drug Southwest
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5317 W 41st St
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