
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rosa Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (93 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 | $1,010 | $950 | $1,239 |
| El Rosa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,047 | $601 | $1,862 |
| El Rosa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $714 | $2,220 |
| El Rosa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $819 | $2,245 |
| El Rosa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,312 | $2,995 | $7,629 |
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There are currently 93 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 Harwell Apartments priced from $741. Aria Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $767. Here are the most affordable El Rosa apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwell Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $741 |
| Aria Residences | Aria-A1R | 1BR,1BA | $767 |
| Harper Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Holbrook Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $843 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Durham Apartments | A2 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Lane at Towne Crossing | Albany | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Prescott Place I | One Bed / One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| EAST POINT | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rosa, TX
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Rosa area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Artiga Apartment Homes in the in the Scyene neighborhood starting from $1,728. The second greatest value El Rosa apartment is the The Breckenridge Model at The Summit Apartments starting at $1,491 with a $1.49 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artiga Apartment Homes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| The Summit Apartments | The Breckenridge | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Aria Residences | Aria-B2R | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Lane at Towne Crossing | Greenbriar | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| EAST POINT | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Arroyo Vista Estates | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Mesquite Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Harwell Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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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 $965.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rosa?
The cheapest apartment in El Rosa is Harwell Apartments which is listed at $741, while the average apartment in El Rosa costs $1,210.
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 11 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 $307 which is $903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Rosa.
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