Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX from $600 (34 Rentals)
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Raleigh At Towne Crossing

Anthem Mesquite

Foxwood

Pine Oaks Apartments

Heather Creek
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Windsor Station

Claro Court
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Fifteen Forty Apartments

Bella Vista Park

Kings Reserve Dallas

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Oaks at Duck Creek

Buena Vista Estates Apartments

8383 La Prada Dr

Skyline Place Apartments

Treymore Eastfield

Belmont at Duck Creek
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Eclipse Of White Rock

La Prada Place Apartments

2728 N Buckner Blvd
Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mesquite?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Mesquite Studio Apartments | $970 | $745 | $1,278 |
Mesquite 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,176 | $670 | $5,425 |
Mesquite 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $794 | $5,747 |
Mesquite 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,063 | $4,016 |
Mesquite 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,170 | $1,798 | $9,240 |
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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
Beverly • 4+ years in Mesquite
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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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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