Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesquite Highlands Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (16 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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Cheapest Available Mesquite Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mesquite Highlands area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Mesquite Village Apartments priced from $849. Strawberry Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Mesquite Highlands apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesquite Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$849
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$875
Falltree Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 BathStudio,1BA$910
Anthem MesquiteA21BR,1BA$925
The Summit ApartmentsThe Alpine1BR,1BA$941

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesquite Highlands, TX

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesquite Highlands area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2630 Cottonwood Ln Model at 2630 Cottonwood Ln, Unit cottonwood lane in the in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Mesquite Highlands apartment is the Three Bedroom C Model at Timbers at Hickory Tree starting at $1,531 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesquite Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2630 Cottonwood Ln, Unit cottonwood lane2630 Cottonwood LnStudio ,2BA$1.03
Timbers at Hickory TreeThree Bedroom C3BR,2BA$1.26
The Summit ApartmentsThe Chalet3BR,2BA$1.35
Arroyo Vista Estates2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.42
MarshallA11BR,1BA$1.32
Mission Ranch1x1AR1T31BR,1BA$1.46
Infinity on SunnyvaleA11BR,1BA$1.44
Heather CreekA1A1BR,1BA$1.53
Mesquite Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$1.34
Aria ResidencesA1R1BR,1BA$1.58

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas including Mesquite Highlands, Mesquite, and the greater Dallas area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesquite Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mesquite Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mesquite Highlands is under $1,040.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesquite Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Mesquite Highlands is Mesquite Village Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Mesquite Highlands costs $15,835.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mesquite Highlands?

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 5 regular apartments in Mesquite Highlands 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 Mesquite Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Mesquite Highlands have an average cost of $160 which is $15,675 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesquite Highlands.

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