
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX from $500 (6 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Mesquite.


Heather Creek
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Crestshire Village

The Harlowe
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Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mesquite?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mesquite Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $556 | $1,253 |
Mesquite 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $569 | $2,377 |
Mesquite 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $669 | $3,161 |
Mesquite 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $819 | $3,340 |
Mesquite 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,421 | $1,798 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMesquite, TX
Ranked #37
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
Beverly • 4+ years in Mesquite
February 25, 2025Perfect family for a quiet place
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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesquite?
The cheapest apartment in Mesquite is Harper Apartments which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Mesquite costs $9,307.
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 760 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 $400 which is $8,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesquite.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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