Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (24 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 Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Court Apartments

400 Highland Village DrMesquite, TX 75149
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Mission Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Ranch

901 Us Highway 80 EMesquite, TX 75150
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Spanish Range
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Range

2111 Hillcrest StMesquite, TX 75149
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Downtown Mesquite, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

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 $605. Falltree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesquite apartments for rent in Mesquite, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Oaks ApartmentsPine-A11BR,1BA$605
Falltree ApartmentsA1 ClassicStudio,1BA$860
Foxwood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$948
Aria ResidencesA11BR,1BA$950
Anthem MesquiteA11BR,1BA$967

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesquite, TX

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesquite area is the $1.68 price per square foot C1 Model at Infinity on Sunnyvale in the in the Emporium neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Downtown Mesquite apartment is the C2A Model at Heather Creek starting at $2,200 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Emporium 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.
Infinity on SunnyvaleC13BR,2BA$1.68
Heather CreekC2A3BR,2BA$1.85
Mesquite Village Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.60
Anthem MesquiteB32BR,2BA$1.73
Pine Oaks ApartmentsPine-B12BR,1BA$1.28
Magnolia at Mesquite CreekA21BR,1BA$1.58
Mission Ranch1x1AR1T31BR,1BA$1.50
Aria ResidencesA1R1BR,1BA$1.56
Falltree ApartmentsA1 RenovatedStudio ,1BA$1.90
Prescott Place IStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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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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Downtown Mesquite, Mesquite, TX

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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 $1,209.

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 $605, while the average apartment in Downtown Mesquite costs $15,870.

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 4 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 $336 which is $15,534 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mesquite.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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