
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $300 (847 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Greater Mesquite area of Mesquite.


Lockhart Apartment Homes

The Place

The Watermark

Mason Ridge Apartment Homes

Falltree Apartments

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Raleigh At Towne Crossing

The Durham Apartments

Pinehurst Place Apartments
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Pine Oaks Apartments

LBJ Garden Villas

Lane at Towne Crossing

Foxwood

Aria Residences

1715 Crestridge Dr

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The Camilla

Anthem Mesquite

Infinity on Sunnyvale

Prescott Place I
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Mesquite Village Apartments

Arroyo Vista Estates

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Mission Fairways

Towne Centre Village

Country Club

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Knowlton Apartment Homes

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Vista Verde

1217 Americana Ln, Unit 6102

One Townecrest Apartments

Heather Creek
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Magnolia at Mesquite Creek

Summit Point

Parc East Apartment Homes

Westlake Village

The Summit Apartments

Quail Oaks

Spanish Meadows

Forty200

Princeton

EAST POINT
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Spanish Court Apartments

Villas of Hickory Estates

Mission Ranch

Newport Apartments

Marshall

Tradewind

Crossroads East II

The Cedars Apartment

Spanish Range

Tri Pointe Square
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Greater Mesquite, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Mesquite?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Mesquite Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $556 | $5,979 |
| Greater Mesquite 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $590 | $10,000+ |
| Greater Mesquite 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $684 | $10,000+ |
| Greater Mesquite 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $813 | $10,000+ |
| Greater Mesquite 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,719 | $1,228 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 847 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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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 $620. Meadows on Amanda Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Greater Mesquite apartments for rent in Mesquite, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise at Highland Meadows | A2 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
| Meadows on Amanda Lane | Kona | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Blake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| The Elise Apartments | Maverick | 1BR,1BA | $664 |
| Harvard Square | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $670 |
| Beckham | beck_A1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Tides at Royal Lane North | Kona | 1BR,1BA | $693 |
| Jaipur Lofts | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $695 |
| Iron Landings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Cityscape Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Mesquite, TX
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Mesquite area is the $1.16 price per square foot B1 Model at Highlands Creek Apartments in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Greater Mesquite apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Country Club Condos starting at $1,290 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the South Garland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Mesquite apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Creek Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Country Club Condos | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Devon Park Apartments | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| XNewport Landing | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| FOX BEND APARTMENTS | 2B 1.5B Apartments | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| Riverstation | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Lake Village West | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Rayside Residences | rays_A14 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Magnolia Place | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Eclipse Of White Rock | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Best Local Schools in Greater Mesquite, Mesquite, TX
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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 $620, while the average apartment in Greater Mesquite costs $17,785.
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 839 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 $432 which is $17,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Mesquite.
Expert Rental Resources
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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