Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Estates Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $594 (61 Rentals)

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Westlake Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Place

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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Marshall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall

3601 Pioneer RdMesquite, TX 75180
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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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property at 821 Denmark Dr

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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821 Denmark Dr

MesquiteTX75149
property at 821 Colchester Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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821 Colchester Dr

MesquiteTX75149

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Harper Apartments
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$753 - $1,772
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Harper Apartments

9797 Bruton RdDallas, TX 75217
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Harwell Apartments
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$758 - $1,303
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Harwell Apartments

9666 Scyene RdDallas, TX 75227
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property at 10611 Woodleaf Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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10611 Woodleaf Dr

DallasTX75227
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Peachtree Senior Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peachtree Senior Apartments

11209 Rylie Crest DrBalch Springs, TX 75180
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Spanish Timbers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Timbers

442 S Saint Augustine DrDallas, TX 75217
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Heatherwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherwood

9755 Scyene RdDallas, TX 75227
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Parmore Arcadia Trails
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parmore Arcadia Trails

1501 Mercury RdBalch Springs, TX 75181
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Casa Linda
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Linda

2808 N St Augustine DrDallas, TX 75227

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El Rancho Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Rancho Apartments

9901 Bruton RdDallas, TX 75217
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Enclave on Pioneer
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave on Pioneer

4614 Pioneer RdBalch Springs, TX 75180
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Torrington Arcadia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Torrington Arcadia

1001 Mercury BlvdBalch Springs, TX 75180
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Shepherd Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shepherd Lane

3328 Shepherd LnBalch Springs, TX 75180
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The Elinor on Elam
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elinor on Elam

12904 Elam RdBalch Springs, TX 75180
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Holly Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Park

9710 Military PkyDallas, TX 75227
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Prairie Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Commons

9850 Military PkyDallas, TX 75227
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property at 10500 Lake June Rd

$1,275

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$1,275

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10500 Lake June Rd, Unit H1

10500 Lake June Rd
DallasTX75217

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Hilltop Estates, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

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 Harper Apartments priced from $753. Harwell Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $758. Here are the most affordable Hilltop Estates apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$753
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$758
Spanish Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 598 SQFT1BR,1BA$766
Lockhart Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$830
Holbrook Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$843
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$875
MarshallA11BR,1BA$890
Heather CreekA1A1BR,1BA$957
3 Springs ApartmentsC3BR,2BA$999
ForestwoodA11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop Estates, TX

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop Estates area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Artiga Apartment Homes in the in the Scyene neighborhood starting from $1,789. The second greatest value Hilltop Estates apartment is the 60% 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Sm Model at Peachtree Senior Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.32 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Artiga Apartment Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.43
Peachtree Senior Apartments60% 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Sm2BR,2BA$1.32
MarshallB12BR,2BA$1.17
Aria ResidencesAria-B2R2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Elinor on Elam1 bedroom,1.5 bathroom1BR,1.5BA$1.44
3 Springs ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.34
Lockhart Apartment HomesA2R1BR,1BA$1.48
Arroyo Vista Estates1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Spanish Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 598 SQFT1BR,1BA$1.28
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.42

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Hilltop Estates, Mesquite, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas including Hilltop Estates, Mesquite, and the greater Dallas area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Harper Apartments which is listed at $753, while the average apartment in Hilltop Estates costs $1,245.

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 45 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 $514 which is $731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop Estates.

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