
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (11 Rentals)
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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 |
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Downtown Mesquite Studio Apartments | $1,079 | $1,009 | $1,204 |
Downtown Mesquite 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $670 | $5,077 |
Downtown Mesquite 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $779 | $5,881 |
Downtown Mesquite 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $1,113 | $7,119 |
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There are currently 11 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 Harper Apartments priced from $679. Pine Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $711. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesquite apartments for rent in Mesquite, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Harper Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
Pine Oaks Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $711 |
Elevate at Town East | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Place | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $871 |
The Durham Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesquite, TX
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesquite area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2x2BR1T3 Model at Mission Ranch in the in the Emporium neighborhood starting from $1,829. The second greatest value Downtown Mesquite apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Raleigh At Towne Crossing starting at $1,865 with a $1.73 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. |
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Mission Ranch | 2x2BR1T3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Raleigh At Towne Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Heather Creek | B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Magnolia at Mesquite Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Infinity on Sunnyvale | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Mesquite Village Apartments | 1 1 Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Pine Oaks Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Durham Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bth R | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Harwell Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Harper Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Downtown Mesquite Neighborhood in Mesquite, TX
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,047.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Mesquite?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mesquite is Harwell Apartments which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Downtown Mesquite costs $8,630.
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 15 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 $592 which is $8,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mesquite.
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