Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $660 (21 Rentals)

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Westlake Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Place

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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property at 821 Denmark Dr

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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821 Denmark Dr

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property at 2206 Norma Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2206 Norma Dr

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property at 821 Colchester Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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821 Colchester Dr

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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 Aria Residences priced from $767. Pine Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesquite apartments for rent in Mesquite, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aria ResidencesAria-A1R1BR,1BA$767
Pine Oaks ApartmentsPine-A21BR,1BA$810
Prescott Place IOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$930
Falltree ApartmentsA1 ClassicStudio,1BA$950
Heather CreekA1A1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesquite, TX

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesquite area is the $1.68 price per square foot C2A Model at Heather Creek in the in the Emporium neighborhood starting from $1,997. The second greatest value Downtown Mesquite apartment is the Pine-B2 Model at Pine Oaks Apartments starting at $1,367 with a $1.44 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.
Heather CreekC2A3BR,2BA$1.68
Pine Oaks ApartmentsPine-B22BR,2BA$1.44
Aria ResidencesAria-B2R2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Mission Ranch1x1CR1T31BR,1BA$1.69
Magnolia at Mesquite CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Infinity on SunnyvaleA11BR,1BA$1.70
Mesquite Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1.45
Prescott Place IStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90
Foxwood0BR/1BAStudio ,1BA$2.03
Falltree ApartmentsA1 ClassicStudio ,1BA$1.90

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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 $1,254.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mesquite is Aria Residences which is listed at $767, while the average apartment in Downtown Mesquite costs $1,247.

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 6 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 $1,053 which is $194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mesquite.

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