
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Ridge Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (37 Rentals)
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Strawberry Hill Apartments

Foxwood

Aria Residences

Arroyo Vista Estates

Magnolia at Mesquite Creek

Westlake Village

Quail Oaks

Villas of Hickory Estates
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Holbrook Apartment Homes

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Harwell Apartments

12714 Hilltop Dr

Sterlingshire

9467 Olde Towne Row

Rio Estates Apartments

Stoneleigh on Cartwright

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Palladium Carver Living

9503 Olde Towne Row

Summit at Mirasol Apartments

Harper Apartments

Heatherwood

Glenshire Villas Apartments

Casa Linda

Greenmound Duplexes

Crawford Park
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9467 Olde Towne Row

El Rancho Apartments

2188 Aspen Dr

Shepherd Lane

2281 Aspen Dr

Holly Park

Timbers at Hickory Tree

Prairie Commons

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Oak Ridge, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,043 | $601 | $1,395 |
| Oak Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $714 | $1,649 |
| Oak Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $819 | $2,075 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Ridge Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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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 Holbrook Apartment Homes priced from $740. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Apartment Homes | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Harper Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Harwell Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Sterlingshire | Abby | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Lockhart Apartment Homes | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $929 |
| Foxwood | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| Aria Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Arroyo Vista Estates | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Rio Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Ridge, TX
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Ridge area is the $1.23 price per square foot B2R Model at Lockhart Apartment Homes in the in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood starting from $1,077. The second greatest value Oak Ridge apartment is the A2 Model at Magnolia at Mesquite Creek starting at $1,226 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Skyline neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart Apartment Homes | B2R | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Magnolia at Mesquite Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Rio Estates Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Arroyo Vista Estates | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Aria Residences | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Harwell Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Sterlingshire | Abby | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Holbrook Apartment Homes | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Harper Apartments | A1 | 1BR,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 Holbrook Apartment Homes which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Oak Ridge costs $13,625.
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 26 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 $444 which is $13,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Ridge.
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