
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Estates Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $500 (68 Rentals)
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Pine Oaks Apartments

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Lockhart Apartment Homes

Foxwood

1715 Crestridge Dr

Arroyo Vista Estates

Heather Creek

Magnolia at Mesquite Creek

Westlake Village
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Quail Oaks

Spanish Court Apartments

Villas of Hickory Estates

Marshall

1218 Gate Ln Dr

2045 Avis Cir

822 Colchester Dr

817 Denmark Dr

2637 Bluebird Ln

1336 E Park Dr
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1021 Irene Dr

829 Broadmoor Dr

1149 Redman Ave

1232 Redman Ave

918 Leyenda Dr

1201 Wheatfield Dr

926 Powell Rd

Crestshire Village

Holbrook Apartment Homes

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Harwell Apartments
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12714 Hilltop Dr

3 Springs Apartments

Forestwood

Stoneleigh on Cartwright

St. Augustine Estate Apartments

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Palladium Carver Living

2255 Nantucket Village Dr

14839 Greenvalley Dr

Peachtree Senior Apartments

Summit at Mirasol Apartments
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Shawnee Sevilla Apartments

9605 Grady Ln

Spanish Timbers

Harper Apartments

Heatherwood

Parmore Arcadia Trails

Glenshire Villas Apartments

Casa Linda

Crawford Park

El Rancho Apartments
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Hilltop Estates, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hilltop Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,056 | $601 | $1,428 |
| Hilltop Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $714 | $1,702 |
| Hilltop Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $819 | $2,200 |
| Hilltop Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,247 | $8,247 | $8,247 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Hilltop Estates Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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Cheapest Available Hilltop Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop Estates area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Aria Residences priced from $699. Pine Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Hilltop Estates apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aria Residences | Aria-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Holbrook Apartment Homes | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Spanish Timbers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 598 SQFT | 1BR,1BA | $766 |
| Harper Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Harwell Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Lockhart Apartment Homes | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $931 |
| Foxwood | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| 3 Springs Apartments | C | 3BR,2BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop Estates, TX
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop Estates area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Artiga Apartment Homes in the in the Scyene neighborhood starting from $1,504. The second greatest value Hilltop Estates apartment is the 60% 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Sm Model at Peachtree Senior Apartments starting at $1,509 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Rose Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artiga Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Peachtree Senior Apartments | 60% 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Sm | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Marshall | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Elinor on Elam | 1 bedroom,1.5 bathroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| 3 Springs Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Arroyo Vista Estates | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Forestwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Spanish Timbers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 598 SQFT | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Harwell Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Estates Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Hilltop Estates is Aria Residences which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Hilltop Estates costs $16,343.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hilltop Estates?
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 24 regular apartments in Hilltop Estates 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 Hilltop Estates?
Cheap apartments in Hilltop Estates have an average cost of $325 which is $16,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop Estates.
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