Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX from $500 (134 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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EAST POINT
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

EAST POINT

4047 Childress AveMesquite, 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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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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Newport Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Apartments

5901-5925 Frontier BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Tradewind
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewind

2136 Tradewind DrMesquite, TX 75150
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Mesquite, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesquite, TX

Pricing Updated: 11/19/2025

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$9,078$849103
Greater Mesquite$15,500$5096391

Cheapest Available Mesquite Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesquite, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Harwell Apartments in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood priced from $569. Iron Landings in the South Garland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesquite apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$569
Iron LandingsA11BR,1BA$599
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$599
EastgroveA1 Premium1BR,1BA$649
CreekstoneEfficiencyStudio,1BA$720
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Lockhart Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$749
Vantage Point ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$770
Bella Vista Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
Estara1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX

As of November 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesquite area is the $1.14 price per square foot SUNBEAM Model at Summerwell Wildcat Ranch in the in the Forney Combine neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Mesquite apartment is the The Vail Model at The Summit Apartments starting at $1,447 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Emporium 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.
Summerwell Wildcat RanchSUNBEAM4BR,2.5BA$1.14
The Summit ApartmentsThe Vail3BR,2BA$1.18
Crestshire VillageB2 50/602BR,2BA$1.13
Bella Vista SolB22BR,1.5BA$1.06
Estara1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Villa ApartmentsUniversity1BR,1BA$1.17
The AnnexA11BR,1BA$1.26
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.07
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.19

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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 #37

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesquite?

The cheapest apartment in Mesquite is Harwell Apartments which is listed at $569, while the average apartment in Mesquite costs $12,289.

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 1,075 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 $392 which is $11,897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesquite.

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