
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emporium Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $500 (52 Rentals)
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Emporium, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emporium?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporium Studio Apartments | $970 | $899 | $1,090 |
| Emporium 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,117 | $703 | $1,838 |
| Emporium 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $1,023 | $2,178 |
| Emporium 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,726 | $2,245 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Emporium Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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Cheapest Available Emporium Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emporium area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Oaks Apartments priced from $810. Pinehurst Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Emporium apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Pinehurst Place Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 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 |
| Heather Creek | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $953 |
| EAST POINT | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Mesquite Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Knowlton Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $982 |
| Raleigh At Towne Crossing | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emporium, TX
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emporium area is the $1.45 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at LBJ Garden Villas in the in the Garland neighborhood starting from $1,726. The second greatest value Emporium apartment is the B2 Model at The Place starting at $1,215 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Emporium neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emporium apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBJ Garden Villas | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| The Place | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| The Cedars Apartment | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Mission Fairways | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Summit Apartments | The Aspen | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Lane at Towne Crossing | Greenbriar | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| EAST POINT | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Elevate at Town East | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Mesquite Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emporium Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Emporium?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Emporium is under $985.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emporium?
The cheapest apartment in Emporium is Pine Oaks Apartments which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Emporium costs $1,255.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emporium?
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 16 regular apartments in Emporium 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 Emporium?
Cheap apartments in Emporium have an average cost of $739 which is $516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emporium.
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