Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rosa Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $500 (15 Rentals)

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Westlake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

1005-1057 Cascade StMesquite, TX 75149
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Harper Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harper Apartments

9797 Bruton RdDallas, TX 75217
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Rancho Apartments

9901 Bruton RdDallas, TX 75217
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Heatherwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherwood

9755 Scyene RdDallas, TX 75227

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El Rosa, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Rosa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Rosa area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Harper Apartments priced from $599. Harwell Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $624. Here are the most affordable El Rosa apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$599
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$624
Lockhart Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$774
The Summit ApartmentsThe Alpine1BR,1BA$843
Lane at Town CrossingAlbany1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rosa, TX

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Rosa area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2AR1T3 Model at Mission Ranch in the in the Emporium neighborhood starting from $1,897. The second greatest value El Rosa apartment is the The Vail Model at The Summit Apartments starting at $1,447 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Emporium neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Rosa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mission Ranch3x2AR1T33BR,2BA$1.41
The Summit ApartmentsThe Vail3BR,2BA$1.18
Magnolia at Mesquite CreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.47
Crestshire VillageB2 50/602BR,2BA$1.13
Arroyo Vista Estates2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.42
The PlaceA51BR,1.5BA$1.28
Lane at Town CrossingGreenbriar2BR,1BA$1.44
Mesquite Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1.27
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$0.99
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Rosa, Mesquite, TX

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including El Rosa, Mesquite, and the greater Dallas area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the El Rosa Neighborhood in Mesquite, TX

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Rosa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in El Rosa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Rosa is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rosa?

The cheapest apartment in El Rosa is Harper Apartments which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in El Rosa costs $8,266.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Rosa?

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 El Rosa 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 El Rosa?

Cheap apartments in El Rosa have an average cost of $263 which is $8,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Rosa.

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