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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Conveniently located
  • Off-street parking
  • Quiet residential area
  • Clean on-site laundry facility
  • Mountain views

Location

850 North Meridian Drive, Apache Junction, Arizona 85120, United States
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Leasing office

(480) 718-5857

Property Overview

Meridian 21 Apartments scores highly across multiple assessments, earning an 8.2 expert rating, reflecting its appeal as a rental option. Its amenities and location stand out with ratings of 10 and 9, respectively, highlighting a premier living experience and convenient access to essential services and transportation. Notable features include on-site laundry, off-street parking, and scenic mountain views, making it a well-rounded choice for renters seeking quality and value.

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

8.2
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, Meridian 21 Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Meridian 21 Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2x12 bed1 bath700 sqft$1,299 /mo1 unit availableExperience your new apartment at Meridian 21 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Featuring 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. You'll enjoy off-street parking, on-site laundry, mountain views, and the natural beauty of this quiet, residential area. Treat yourself to an outdoor picnic in our community gathering space and take care of household chores with ease in our clean, on-site laundry facility. When you want to go adventuring, put on some hiking shoes and explore haunts like Red Mountain Park, Lost Dutchman State Park, and the Usery Mountain Recreation Area. Meridian 21 is also conveniently located near those places that make your life run.

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Amenities for Meridian 21 Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningFaux Wood Window Covering
Tile & Vinyl Flooring

Appliances

MicrowaveRange
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Community Picnic AreaOff-Street Parking
Outdoor Space

Other

Online Payment PortalSecurity Screen Door
Water/Sewer/Trash for Additional Fee
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Meridian 21 Apartments

HomeApartments in Apache Junction Meridian 21 Apartments

Experience your new apartment at Meridian 21 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Featuring 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. You'll enjoy off-street parking, on-site laundry, mountain views, and the natural beauty of this quiet, residential area. Treat yourself to an outdoor picnic in our community gathering space and take care of household chores with ease in our clean, on-site laundry facility. When you want to go adventuring, put on some hiking shoes and explore haunts like Red Mountain Park, Lost Dutchman State Park, and the Usery Mountain Recreation Area. Meridian 21 is also conveniently located near those places that make your life run.


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.
8.2
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, Meridian 21 Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Meridian 21 Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Meridian 21 Apartments
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Meridian 21 Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
Meridian 21 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—pets allowed—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.
Meridian 21 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 Meridian 21 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·7A 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.
Meridian 21 Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Meridian 21 Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property

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 Meridian 21 Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Apache Junction

2-bedroom apartments at Meridian 21 Apartments cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Apache Junction.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Apache Junction
A table of studio rental data trends in Apache Junction
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,075
August 2024$1,195
September 2024$1,067
October 2024$825
November 2024$809
December 2024$983
January 2025$995
February 2025$995
March 2025$985
May 2025$995
June 2025$995
July 2025$995
August 2025$995
September 2025$995
October 2025$936
November 2025$975
December 2025$800

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$51,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $51,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,299.
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Schools near Meridian 21 Apartments

Sousa Elementary School

616 n mountain rd

mesa, AZ, 85207

PK, K-6Public
B

Red Mountain Center for Early Childhood

950 n sunvalley blvd

mesa, AZ, 85207

PKPublic

Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School

4949 e southern ave

mesa, AZ, 85206

PK, K-6Public
A

Franklin Elementary School

1753 e 8th ave

mesa, AZ, 85204

PK, K-6Public
A

Franklin West Elementary School

236 s sirrine

mesa, AZ, 85210

PK, K-6Public
A-
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Apache Junction near 850 North Meridian Drive

Walking

2/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
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.

Points of interest for 850 North Meridian Drive, Apache Junction

Groceries

3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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