Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Estates Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $500 (59 Rentals)

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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 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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Marshall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall

3601 Pioneer RdMesquite, TX 75180
property at 825 Denmark Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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825 Denmark Dr

MesquiteTX75149

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property at 10500 Lake June Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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10500 Lake June Rd

DallasTX75217

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Peachtree Senior Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peachtree Senior Apartments

11209 Rylie Crest DrBalch Springs, TX 75180
Senior Living
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Harper Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harper Apartments

9797 Bruton RdDallas, TX 75217
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Heatherwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherwood

9755 Scyene RdDallas, TX 75227
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Maderas Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maderas Apartments

442 S Saint Augustine DrDallas, TX 75217
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Casa Linda
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Linda

2808 N St Augustine DrDallas, TX 75227
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Crawford Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crawford Park

1180 N Masters DrDallas, TX 75217
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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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property at 10500 Lake June Rd

$1,125

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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10500 Lake June Rd

DallasTX75217
property at 9571 Olde Towne Row

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9571 Olde Towne Row

DallasTX75227
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Holly Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Park

9710 Military PkyDallas, TX 75227
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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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Timbers at Hickory Tree
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers at Hickory Tree

3401 Hickory Tree RdBalch Springs, TX 75180
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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 $781. Harwell Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $806. Here are the most affordable Hilltop Estates apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$781
Harwell ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$806
Holbrook Apartment HomesA3R1BR,1BA$815
Pine Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$875
Aria ResidencesA11BR,1BA$950
Lockhart Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$959
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$975
3 Springs ApartmentsC3BR,2BA$999
ForestwoodA11BR,1BA$999
Torrington ArcadiaA2-50%1BR,1BA$1,022

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop Estates, TX

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop Estates area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Artiga Apartment Homes in the in the Scyene neighborhood starting from $1,477. The second greatest value Hilltop Estates apartment is the Two Bedroom C Model at Timbers at Hickory Tree starting at $1,426 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Creek Village 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 Homes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Timbers at Hickory TreeTwo Bedroom C2BR,2BA$1.37
Holbrook Apartment HomesB2R2BR,2BA$1.40
MarshallA11BR,1BA$1.32
The Elinor on Elam1 bedroom,1.5 bathroom1BR,1.5BA$1.52
3 Springs ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.34
Arroyo Vista Estates1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
ForestwoodA11BR,1BA$1.50
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.33
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hilltop Estates, Mesquite, TX

Ranked #35

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

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2.5
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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 $781, while the average apartment in Hilltop Estates costs $9,340.

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 27 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 $451 which is $8,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop Estates.

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