
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rosa Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (75 Rentals)
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El Rosa, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Rosa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rosa Studio Apartments | $972 | $899 | $1,060 |
| El Rosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $601 | $5,414 |
| El Rosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $714 | $6,861 |
| El Rosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $819 | $2,250 |
| El Rosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,621 | $3,595 | $9,647 |
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There are currently 75 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the El Rosa Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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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 Aria Residences priced from $645. Pine Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable El Rosa apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aria Residences | Aria-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Harper Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| The Summit Apartments | The Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Harwell Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $806 |
| Holbrook Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $843 |
| Raleigh At Towne Crossing | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| The Durham Apartments | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Prescott Place I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Mesquite Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rosa, TX
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Rosa area is the $1.25 price per square foot C1 50/60 Model at Crestshire Village in the in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood starting from $1,429. The second greatest value El Rosa apartment is the The Breckenridge Model at The Summit Apartments starting at $1,380 with a $1.38 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestshire Village | C1 50/60 | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| The Summit Apartments | The Breckenridge | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Magnolia at Mesquite Creek | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Mesquite Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Flat | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Arroyo Vista Estates | 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| Lane at Towne Crossing | Greenbriar | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Westover on 80 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| EAST POINT | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Harwell Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rosa?
The cheapest apartment in El Rosa is Aria Residences which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in El Rosa costs $11,316.
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 18 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 $253 which is $11,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Rosa.
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