
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Braewood Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $500 (54 Rentals)
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The Place

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Lane at Towne Crossing

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Braewood, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Braewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braewood Studio Apartments | $997 | $556 | $1,225 |
| Braewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $590 | $2,323 |
| Braewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $696 | $2,837 |
| Braewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $1,196 | $2,145 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Braewood Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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Cheapest Available Braewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Braewood area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Eclipse Of White Rock priced from $725. The Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $762. Here are the most affordable Braewood apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Of White Rock | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $762 |
| Knowlton Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
| Residences at White Rock Lake | E2 - RWRL | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Kings Reserve Dallas | The Preston | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| 1540 Apartments | 1/1 B - 1540 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Bella Vista Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Elevate at Town East | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Durham Apartments | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Lane at Towne Crossing | Manhattan | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Braewood, TX
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Braewood area is the $1.24 price per square foot B2 Model at The Place in the in the Emporium neighborhood starting from $1,312. The second greatest value Braewood apartment is the BA60%F Model at The Positano starting at $1,497 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Braewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Place | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Positano | BA60%F | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Summit Point | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Mesquite Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| The Camilla | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Vista Verde | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Watermark | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Eclipse Of White Rock | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 1540 Apartments | 1/1 B - 1540 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Bella Vista Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Braewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Braewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Braewood is under $885.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Braewood?
The cheapest apartment in Braewood is Eclipse Of White Rock which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Braewood costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Braewood?
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 66 regular apartments in Braewood 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 Braewood?
Cheap apartments in Braewood have an average cost of $229 which is $3,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Braewood.
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