Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $300 (850 Rentals)

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The Camilla
$967 - $1,615
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The Camilla

4819 N Galloway AveMesquite, TX 75150
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Mission Fairways
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$1,037 - $1,732
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Mission Fairways

801 US Highway 67Mesquite, TX 75150
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Vista Verde
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$1,039 - $1,406
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Vista Verde

2901 Live Oak DrMesquite, TX 75150
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Westlake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

1005-1057 Cascade StMesquite, TX 75149
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Quail Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Oaks

12725 Quail DrMesquite, TX 75180
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Spanish Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Meadows

2500 E Meadows BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Marshall
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Marshall

3601 Pioneer RdMesquite, TX 75180
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Forty200
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Forty200

4200 E Highway 80Mesquite, TX 75149
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Princeton
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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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EAST POINT
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

EAST POINT

4047 Childress AveMesquite, TX 75150
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Newport Apartments
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Newport Apartments

5901-5925 Frontier BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Tradewind
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Tradewind

2136 Tradewind DrMesquite, TX 75150
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Mission Ranch
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Mission Ranch

901 Us Highway 80 EMesquite, TX 75150
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Crossroads East II
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Crossroads East II

4775-4787 N Galloway AveMesquite, TX 75150
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Anthem Town East
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Anthem Town East

645 N Town E BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Tri Pointe Square
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Tri Pointe Square

4049 Samuell BlvdMesquite, TX 75149
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Westover on 80
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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 Rise at Highland Meadows priced from $570. Paragon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Greater Mesquite apartments for rent in Mesquite, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise at Highland MeadowsA1 Silver1BR,1BA$570
Paragon ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$595
Magnolia TraceA11BR,1BA$596
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Meadows on Amanda LaneReef1BR,1BA$649
Eastgrove ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$650
The Larsen Apartmentsbeck_A11BR,1BA$675
Tides at Royal Lane SouthKona1BR,1BA$687
Harvard Square1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$695
Santa Fe Trails ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Mesquite, TX

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Mesquite area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at East Town in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Greater Mesquite apartment is the B1 Model at Summerwood Cove starting at $996 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Richardson 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.
East Town3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.14
Summerwood CoveB12BR,2BA$1.07
Park HighlandsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
SterlingshireBaker2BR,2BA$1.09
The Edison - Dallas, TXA61BR,1BA$1.11
Mountain Creek Apartments2 Bed 1 1 2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.10
5521 Columbia Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
MarshallA11BR,1BA$1.09
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14

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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!

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 $699.

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

The cheapest apartment in Greater Mesquite is Rise at Highland Meadows which is listed at $570, while the average apartment in Greater Mesquite costs $1,415.

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 545 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 $325 which is $1,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Mesquite.

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