Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX from $556 (218 Rentals)

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The Camilla
$950 - $1,578
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The Camilla

4819 N Galloway AveMesquite, TX 75150
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Vista Verde
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$1,029 - $1,369
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Vista Verde

2901 Live Oak DrMesquite, TX 75150
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Mission Fairways
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$1,102 - $2,077
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Mission Fairways

801 US Highway 67Mesquite, TX 75150
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Westlake Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Place

1005-1057 Cascade StMesquite, TX 75149
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Quail Oaks
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Quail Oaks

12725 Quail DrMesquite, TX 75180
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Spanish Meadows
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Spanish Meadows

2500 E Meadows BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Marshall
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Marshall

3601 Pioneer RdMesquite, TX 75180
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Forty200
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Forty200

4200 E Highway 80Mesquite, TX 75149

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Princeton
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Princeton

4300 Gus Thomasson RdMesquite, TX 75150
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Spanish Court Apartments
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Spanish Court Apartments

400 Highland Village DrMesquite, TX 75149
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EAST POINT
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EAST POINT

4047 Childress AveMesquite, TX 75150
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Newport Apartments
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Newport Apartments

5901-5925 Frontier BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Tradewind
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Tradewind

2136 Tradewind DrMesquite, TX 75150
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Crossroads East II
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Crossroads East II

4775-4787 N Galloway AveMesquite, TX 75150
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Mission Ranch
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Mission Ranch

901 Us Highway 80 EMesquite, TX 75150
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesquite, TX

Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mesquite, TX area range in price from $556 to $24,836 with an overall median price of $1,422. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mesquite Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Mesquite$1,247$76791
Greater Mesquite$1,425$5565325

Cheapest Available Mesquite Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesquite, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Eastgrove Apartments in the Casa View neighborhood priced from $675. Claro Court Apartments in the South Garland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesquite apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastgrove ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$675
Claro Court ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$725
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$741
HalstonE1Studio,1BA$745
Oaks at Duck CreekE1Studio,1BA$745
BridgeportRanger1BR,1BA$748
Iron LandingsA11BR,1BA$749
Aria ResidencesAria-A1R1BR,1BA$767
Villa ApartmentsUniversity1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesquite area is the $1.25 price per square foot C1 Model at Meadowbrook in the in the Rose Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Mesquite apartment is the B1 Model at Marshall starting at $1,170 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Creek Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesquite apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MeadowbrookC13BR,2BA$1.25
MarshallB12BR,2BA$1.17
Mission FairwaysA31BR,1BA$1.35
Aria ResidencesAria-B2R2BR,1.5BA$1.25
SterlingshireBaker2BR,2BA$1.09
3 Springs ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.34
Lane at Towne CrossingAlbany1BR,1BA$1.26
The EstaraA11BR,1BA$1.21
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14
Eastgrove ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.30

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Mesquite Overview

Mesquite is a city in the outskirts of Dallas. It is ideal for people looking for a place to settle as it has fine weather throughout the year. Mesquite apartments have all the facilities one would require for comfortable living. With the availability of many options, it is easy to find something to suit your needs.

Why live in Mesquite, TX?

Mesquite is an ideal choice for settlement. It has a vibrant community that is accommodating and friendly. The city has all the amenities one needs to live away from the fast paced life in bigger cities. Both single people and families have a place in the community as Mesquite apartments are designed to their specific needs. As the population grows, the authorities in the city have provided social facilities to match the growth. Schools, hospitals, and shopping malls are located conveniently to allow all the residents to access them easily.

Mesquite, TX
Population: 142,816

Ranked #185

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesquite Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mesquite?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mesquite is under $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesquite?

The cheapest apartment in Mesquite is Eastgrove Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Mesquite costs $1,422.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mesquite?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 583 regular apartments in Mesquite that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mesquite?

Cheap apartments in Mesquite have an average cost of $683 which is $739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesquite.

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