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

Elevate at Town East

The Place

828 Via Madonna

The Watermark

Falltree Apartments

Mason Ridge Apartment Homes

Strawberry Hill Apartments

Raleigh At Towne Crossing
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Aria Residences

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The Camilla

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Arroyo Vista Estates

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Towne Centre Village

Country Club

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Vista Verde

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Spanish Meadows

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Princeton

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Mission Ranch

Tradewind

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Outer Mesquite, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Mesquite?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Mesquite Studio Apartments | $1,040 | $556 | $1,600 |
| Outer Mesquite 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $590 | $5,568 |
| Outer Mesquite 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $696 | $10,000+ |
| Outer Mesquite 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $819 | $9,255 |
| Outer Mesquite 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,682 | $1,824 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 359 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
| Iron Landings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Cityscape Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Eclipse Of White Rock | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Rayside Residences | rays_A5 | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Vantage Point Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Holbrook Apartment Homes | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Woodside Flats | E2 | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Sydney Street Villa Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| The Republics: West + East | A5 Classic | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Marshall | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Lake Village West | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Pine Oaks Apartments | Pine-B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 3 Springs Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Villa Apartments | Mckinney | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Serena Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1r | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Sutton on Park Lane | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Eclipse Of White Rock | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Rayside Residences | rays_A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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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