Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Ridge Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (36 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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Villas of Hickory Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas of Hickory Estates

3211 Hickory Tree RdMesquite, TX 75180
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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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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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Shepherd Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shepherd Lane

3328 Shepherd LnBalch 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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Timbers at Hickory Tree
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers at Hickory Tree

3401 Hickory Tree RdBalch Springs, TX 75180
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Oak Ridge, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Ridge area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Harper Apartments priced from $781. Aria Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Oak Ridge apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$781
Aria ResidencesAria-B12BR,1BA$790
Harwell ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$806
Holbrook Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$843
SterlingshireAbby1BR,1BA$849
Lockhart Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$940
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$975
Magnolia at Mesquite CreekA21BR,1BA$999
Foxwood1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Rio Estates Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Ridge, TX

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Ridge area is the $1.33 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Crawford Park in the in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood starting from $1,569. The second greatest value Oak Ridge apartment is the C1 50/60 Model at Crestshire Village starting at $1,429 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crawford ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
Crestshire VillageC1 50/603BR,2BA$1.25
Magnolia at Mesquite CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.51
Aria ResidencesAria-B2R2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Arroyo Vista Estates2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Rio Estates Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Harwell ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.14
SterlingshireAbby1BR,1BA$1.37
Lockhart Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$1.56
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.55

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Eastern Dallas. 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 convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Ridge Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Ridge is Harper Apartments which is listed at $781, while the average apartment in Oak Ridge costs $7,048.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Ridge?

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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Oak Ridge have an average cost of $368 which is $6,680 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Ridge.

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