Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX from $500 (194 Rentals)

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The Camilla
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$967 - $1,615
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The Camilla

4819 N Galloway AveMesquite, TX 75150
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Mission Fairways
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$1,007 - $1,997
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Mission Fairways

801 US Highway 67Mesquite, TX 75150
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Vista Verde
$1,100 - $1,443
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Vista Verde

2901 Live Oak DrMesquite, TX 75150
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Westlake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

1005-1057 Cascade StMesquite, TX 75149
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Quail Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Oaks

12725 Quail DrMesquite, TX 75180
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Spanish Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Meadows

2500 E Meadows BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Forty200
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Forty200

4200 E Highway 80Mesquite, TX 75149

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Princeton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton

4300 Gus Thomasson RdMesquite, TX 75150
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EAST POINT
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EAST POINT

4047 Childress AveMesquite, 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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Villas of Hickory Estates
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Villas of Hickory Estates

3211 Hickory Tree RdMesquite, TX 75180
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Marshall
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Marshall

3601 Pioneer RdMesquite, TX 75180
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Newport Apartments
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Newport Apartments

5901-5925 Frontier BlvdMesquite, 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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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesquite, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/24/2026

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$15,870$615144
Greater Mesquite$16,636$5565809

Cheapest Available Mesquite Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesquite, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Oaks Apartments in the Emporium neighborhood priced from $605. Iron Landings in the South Garland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesquite apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Oaks ApartmentsPine-A11BR,1BA$605
Iron LandingsA11BR,1BA$699
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Vantage Point ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$740
Holbrook Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$740
The Republics: West + EastA5 Classic1BR,1BA$770
Buena Onda at White RockA21BR,1BA$775
Buena Vida Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$775
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$781
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$781

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX

As of May 24, 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 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Artiga Apartment Homes starting at $1,728 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Scyene 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
Artiga Apartment Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.38
MarshallB12BR,2BA$1.30
Pine Oaks ApartmentsPine-B12BR,1BA$1.22
3 Springs ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.34
Estara1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Villa ApartmentsMckinney1BR,1BA$1.28
Serena Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1r1BR,1BA$1.28
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14
SterlingshireAbby1BR,1BA$1.37

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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 $781.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesquite?

The cheapest apartment in Mesquite is Pine Oaks Apartments which is listed at $605, while the average apartment in Mesquite costs $16,253.

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 821 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 $368 which is $15,885 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesquite.

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