
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Mesquite area of Mesquite.


Falltree Apartments

Foxwood

Aria Residences

1715 Crestridge Dr

Anthem Mesquite

Mesquite Village Apartments

Prescott Place I
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Infinity on Sunnyvale

Heather Creek

Magnolia at Mesquite Creek

1249 Redman Ave

1520 Valley View St

Westlake Village

Spanish Court Apartments

Mission Ranch
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Spanish Range

1218 Gate Ln Dr

822 Colchester Dr

817 Denmark Dr

2225 Janice St

1149 Redman Ave

1232 Redman Ave

926 Powell Rd
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Downtown Mesquite, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Mesquite?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Mesquite Studio Apartments | $983 | $860 | $1,134 |
| Downtown Mesquite 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $615 | $5,568 |
| Downtown Mesquite 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $1,049 | $6,967 |
| Downtown Mesquite 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,625 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $605 |
| Falltree Apartments | A1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| Foxwood | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| Aria Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Anthem Mesquite | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity on Sunnyvale | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Heather Creek | C2A | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Mesquite Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Anthem Mesquite | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Magnolia at Mesquite Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Mission Ranch | 1x1AR1T3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Aria Residences | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Falltree Apartments | A1 Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
| Prescott Place I | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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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.
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