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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesquite, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mesquite, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mesquite Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Mesquite$2,330$1,37523
Greater Mesquite$5,682$4001329

Cheapest Available Mesquite Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesquite, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Harper Apartments in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood priced from $629. Harwell Apartments in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $654. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesquite apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$629
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$654
CreekstoneEfficiencyStudio,1BA$745
Claro CourtA21BR,1BA$752
The Republics: West + East1 Bed 1 Bth1BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX

As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesquite area is the $1.25 price per square foot The Chalet Model at The Summit Apartments in the in the Emporium neighborhood starting from $1,452. The second greatest value Mesquite apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Eclipse Of White Rock starting at $1,095 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesquite apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Summit ApartmentsThe Chalet3BR,2BA$1.25
Eclipse Of White Rock2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.15
Crossroads East II - NEW1X11BR,1BA$1.35
Bella Vista SolA11BR,1BA$1.26
Estara1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
LBJ Garden VillasModel 1A1BR,1BA$1.31
Villa ApartmentsUniversity1BR,1BA$1.17
The AnnexA11BR,1BA$1.33
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.04
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesquite

What type of rentals are currently available in Mesquite?

There are currently 254 Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX with pricing that ranges from $670 to $33,650. There are also 596 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mesquite ranging from $475 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mesquite?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mesquite ranges from $475 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,675.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mesquite?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mesquite range from $1,113 to $4,016, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,798.

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