Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX from $600 (147 Rentals)

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Westlake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

1005-1057 Cascade StMesquite, TX 75149
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Spanish Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Meadows

2500 E Meadows BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Princeton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton

4300 Gus Thomasson RdMesquite, TX 75150
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Spanish Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Court Apartments

400 Highland Village DrMesquite, TX 75149
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EAST POINT
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

EAST POINT

4047 Childress AveMesquite, TX 75150
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Villas of Hickory Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas of Hickory Estates

3211 Hickory Tree RdMesquite, TX 75180
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Mission Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Ranch

901 Us Highway 80 EMesquite, TX 75150
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Spanish Range
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Range

2111 Hillcrest StMesquite, TX 75149
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Newport Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Apartments

5901-5925 Frontier BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Westover on 80
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westover on 80

3421 US Highway 80 EMesquite, TX 75150
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Tradewind
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewind

2136 Tradewind DrMesquite, TX 75150
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Baker Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Square

1809 Baker DrMesquite, TX 75150
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The 80 Reserve
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 80 Reserve

2457 Us-80Mesquite, TX 75150

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesquite, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/07/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Mesquite$7,870$85095
Greater Mesquite$10,900$5094648

Cheapest Available Mesquite Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesquite, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Harper Apartments in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood priced from $629. Harwell Apartments in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $654. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesquite apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$629
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$654
CreekstoneEfficiencyStudio,1BA$745
The Republics: West + East1 Bed 1 Bth1BR,1BA$760
Crossroads East II - NEW1x11BR,1BA$780
Vantage Point ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$790
Iron LandingsA11BR,1BA$799
HalstonE1Studio,1BA$805
Villa ApartmentsUniversity1BR,1BA$805
Claro CourtA21BR,1BA$816

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesquite area is the $1.25 price per square foot The Chalet Model at The Summit Apartments in the in the Emporium neighborhood starting from $1,452. The second greatest value Mesquite apartment is the Lovers Model at Villa Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the East Dallas 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.
The Summit ApartmentsThe Chalet3BR,2BA$1.25
Villa ApartmentsLovers2BR,1BA$1.19
Eclipse Of White Rock2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.15
Estancia HillsB-12BR,1BA$1.19
Crossroads East II - NEW1X11BR,1BA$1.35
Bella Vista SolA11BR,1BA$1.26
LBJ Garden VillasModel 1A1BR,1BA$1.31
The AnnexA11BR,1BA$1.33
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.26
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.25

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mesquite, TX

Ranked #40

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Mesquite, TX

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Mesquite, TX Area Reviews

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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 $816.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesquite?

The cheapest apartment in Mesquite is Harper Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Mesquite costs $9,385.

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 686 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 $529 which is $8,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesquite.

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