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property at 2504 Heatherdale Dr

$750

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2504 Heatherdale Dr

MesquiteTX75150

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property at 10500 Lake June Rd

$1,375

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$1,375

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2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

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10500 Lake June Rd, Unit H1

10500 Lake June Rd
DallasTX75217

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property at 821 Denmark Dr

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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821 Denmark Dr

MesquiteTX75149

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property at 2206 Norma Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2206 Norma Dr

MesquiteTX75149

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property at 2140 Montalba Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2140 Montalba Ave

DallasTX75228
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
property at 816 Lakeside Dr

$1,595

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$1,595

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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816 Lakeside Dr

MesquiteTX75149
property at 10943 Desdemona Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10943 Desdemona Dr

DallasTX75228

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property at 10611 Woodleaf Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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10611 Woodleaf Dr

DallasTX75227

Mesquite, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mesquite, TX

Pricing Updated: 08/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mesquite, TX area range in price from $556 to $24,836 with an overall median price of $1,412. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mesquite Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Mesquite$1,238$78391
Greater Mesquite$1,415$5565149

Cheapest Available Mesquite Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mesquite, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Eastgrove Apartments in the Casa View neighborhood priced from $650. Claro Court Apartments in the South Garland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mesquite apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastgrove ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$650
Claro Court ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$725
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$741
HalstonE1Studio,1BA$745
Iron LandingsA11BR,1BA$749
Oaks at Duck CreekE1Studio,1BA$770
Villa ApartmentsUniversity1BR,1BA$775
Buena Vida Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$775
The Elise ApartmentsClark1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesquite area is the $1.25 price per square foot C1 Model at Meadowbrook in the in the Rose Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Mesquite apartment is the 2BR 2 B-F/P-2C GAR Model at Oaks Branch starting at $1,490 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Garland 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.
MeadowbrookC13BR,2BA$1.25
Oaks Branch2BR 2 B-F/P-2C GAR2BR,2BA$1.38
Estancia HillsB-12BR,1BA$1.21
Aria ResidencesAria-B2R2BR,1.5BA$1.25
SterlingshireBaker2BR,2BA$1.09
MarshallA11BR,1BA$1.09
3 Springs ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.34
The EstaraA11BR,1BA$1.21
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14
Eastgrove ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.25

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Mesquite, TX
Population: 142,816

Ranked #185

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesquite

What type of rentals are currently available in Mesquite?

There are currently 264 Apartments for Rent in Mesquite, TX with pricing that ranges from $556 to $22,111. There are also 505 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mesquite ranging from $330 to $4,500.

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 $330 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,231.

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 $819 to $2,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,425 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,824.

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