Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Ridge Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (42 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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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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Harper Apartments
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$781 - $1,800
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Harper Apartments

9797 Bruton RdDallas, TX 75217
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$1,495 - $1,595

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8714 Quinn St

DallasTX75217

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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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property at 10500 Lake June Rd

$1,375

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$1,375

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10500 Lake June Rd, Unit H1

10500 Lake June Rd
DallasTX75217

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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 Harwell Apartments priced from $741. Harper Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $781. Here are the most affordable Oak Ridge apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$741
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$781
Aria ResidencesAria-A1R1BR,1BA$783
Holbrook Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$843
Lockhart Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$859
SterlingshireBaker2BR,2BA$949
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$975
Arroyo Vista Estates1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,005
Rio Estates Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,005
Foxwood0BR/1BAStudio,1BA$1,033

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Ridge, TX

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Ridge area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Artiga Apartment Homes in the in the Scyene neighborhood starting from $1,728. The second greatest value Oak Ridge apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Crawford Park starting at $1,544 with a $1.57 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.
Artiga Apartment Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.38
Crawford ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.57
Aria ResidencesAria-B2R2BR,1.5BA$1.25
SterlingshireBaker2BR,2BA$1.09
Arroyo Vista Estates2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Rio Estates Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$1.62
Lockhart Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$1.50
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.39
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.55

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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 Harwell Apartments which is listed at $741, while the average apartment in Oak Ridge costs $1,210.

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 19 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 $352 which is $858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Ridge.

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