Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Spanish Range
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Range

2111 Hillcrest StMesquite, TX 75149
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Cheapest Available Downtown Mesquite Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mesquite area of Mesquite, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Oaks Apartments priced from $725. Aria Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesquite apartments for rent in Mesquite, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Oaks ApartmentsPine-A11BR,1BA$725
Aria ResidencesAria-B12BR,1BA$790
Mesquite Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesquite, TX

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesquite area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2x2BR1T3 Model at Mission Ranch in the in the Emporium neighborhood starting from $1,754. The second greatest value Downtown Mesquite apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Magnolia at Mesquite Creek starting at $1,457 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Skyline neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mesquite apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mission Ranch2x2BR1T32BR,2BA$1.59
Magnolia at Mesquite CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.51
Mesquite Village Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Flat2BR,2BA$1.42
Aria ResidencesAria-B2R2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Infinity on SunnyvaleA11BR,1BA$1.64
Heather CreekA1A1BR,1BA$1.56
Pine Oaks ApartmentsPine-A21BR,1BA$1.40
Anthem MesquiteA11BR,1BA$1.58
Prescott Place IOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.81
Foxwood0BR/1BAStudio ,1BA$2.09

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Mesquite, Mesquite, TX

Ranked #27

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downtown Mesquite, Mesquite, and the greater Mesquite area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mesquite Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Mesquite?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Mesquite is under $1,193.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Mesquite?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mesquite is Pine Oaks Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown Mesquite costs $10,979.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Mesquite?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Mesquite have an average cost of $482 which is $10,497 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mesquite.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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