Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $500 (359 Rentals)

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The Camilla
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$967 - $1,615
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The Camilla

4819 N Galloway AveMesquite, TX 75150
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Mission Fairways
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$1,007 - $1,997
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Mission Fairways

801 US Highway 67Mesquite, TX 75150
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Vista Verde
$1,100 - $1,443
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Vista Verde

2901 Live Oak DrMesquite, TX 75150
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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 Meadows
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Spanish Meadows

2500 E Meadows BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Forty200
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Forty200

4200 E Highway 80Mesquite, TX 75149

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Princeton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton

4300 Gus Thomasson RdMesquite, TX 75150
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EAST POINT
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EAST POINT

4047 Childress AveMesquite, TX 75150
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Spanish Court Apartments
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Spanish Court Apartments

400 Highland Village DrMesquite, TX 75149
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Villas of Hickory Estates
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Villas of Hickory Estates

3211 Hickory Tree RdMesquite, TX 75180
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Marshall
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Marshall

3601 Pioneer RdMesquite, TX 75180
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Newport Apartments
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Newport Apartments

5901-5925 Frontier BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Mission Ranch
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Mission Ranch

901 Us Highway 80 EMesquite, TX 75150
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Tradewind
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Tradewind

2136 Tradewind DrMesquite, TX 75150
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Crossroads East II
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Crossroads East II

4775-4787 N Galloway AveMesquite, TX 75150

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Outer Mesquite, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Mesquite Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Mesquite area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Oaks Apartments priced from $615. Iron Landings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Outer Mesquite apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Oaks ApartmentsPine-A11BR,1BA$615
Iron LandingsA11BR,1BA$699
Cityscape ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$699
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Rayside Residencesrays_A51BR,1BA$735
Vantage Point ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$740
Holbrook Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$740
Woodside FlatsE2Studio,1BA$745
Sydney Street Villa Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$755
The Republics: West + EastA5 Classic1BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Mesquite, TX

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer 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 Outer Mesquite apartment is the B1 Model at Marshall starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Creek Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Mesquite apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MeadowbrookC13BR,2BA$1.25
MarshallB12BR,2BA$1.30
Lake Village West1F1BR,1BA$1.18
Pine Oaks ApartmentsPine-B12BR,1BA$1.22
3 Springs ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.34
Villa ApartmentsMckinney1BR,1BA$1.28
Serena Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1r1BR,1BA$1.28
The Sutton on Park LaneA31BR,1BA$1.33
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14
Rayside Residencesrays_A21BR,1BA$1.34

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Outer Mesquite, Mesquite, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Dallas, Texas. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Mesquite Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Mesquite?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Mesquite is under $770.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Mesquite is Pine Oaks Apartments which is listed at $605, while the average apartment in Outer Mesquite costs $17,853.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Mesquite?

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 319 regular apartments in Outer Mesquite 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 Outer Mesquite?

Cheap apartments in Outer Mesquite have an average cost of $513 which is $17,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Mesquite.

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