Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $300 (833 Rentals)

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Westlake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

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

Spanish Meadows

2500 E Meadows BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Princeton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton

4300 Gus Thomasson RdMesquite, TX 75150
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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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Villas of Hickory Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas of Hickory Estates

3211 Hickory Tree RdMesquite, TX 75180
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Spanish Range
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Range

2111 Hillcrest StMesquite, TX 75149
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Newport Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Apartments

5901-5925 Frontier BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Westover on 80
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westover on 80

3421 US Highway 80 EMesquite, TX 75150
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Greater Mesquite, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Mesquite Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Mesquite area of Mesquite, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Emerson priced from $597. Harper Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $629. Here are the most affordable Greater Mesquite apartments for rent in Mesquite, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The EmersonA11BR,1BA$597
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$629
The EverlyA31BR,1BA$653
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$654
The BaxterA21BR,1BA$675
The MarqueeA21BR,1BA$695
Tribeca on the CreekS1Studio,1BA$695
The Edison - Dallas, TXA11BR,1BA$698
The MarionA11BR,1BA$699
The BeckhamA11BR,1BA$708

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Mesquite, TX

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Mesquite area is the $1.11 price per square foot 1x1 Model at Greystone in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,105. The second greatest value Greater Mesquite apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Newport Landing starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Mesquite apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greystone1x11BR,1BA$1.11
Newport Landing2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Murdeaux Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Trailside at Trinity Forest2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.16
Eclipse Of White Rock2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.15
Serenity Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
The EverlyA61BR,1BA$1.17
Magnolia Place1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.17
The MarqueeA21BR,1BA$1.07
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.04

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Greater Mesquite, Mesquite, TX

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Mesquite, TX. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Greater Mesquite Neighborhood in Mesquite, TX

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

6 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Mesquite Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greater Mesquite?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Mesquite is under $708.

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

The cheapest apartment in Greater Mesquite is The Emerson which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Greater Mesquite costs $9,140.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater 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 641 regular apartments in Greater 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 Greater Mesquite?

Cheap apartments in Greater Mesquite have an average cost of $342 which is $8,798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Mesquite.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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