
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paddy Heights Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (58 Rentals)
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Strawberry Hill Apartments

Falltree Apartments

Aria Residences

Infinity on Sunnyvale

Prescott Place I

Mesquite Village Apartments

2300 Narobi Pl
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Arroyo Vista Estates

Towne Centre Village

Foxwood

Heather Creek

One Townecrest Apartments

Magnolia at Mesquite Creek

1409 Range Dr

1126 Peachtree

717 Lee St, Unit Unit 8

1628 Cascade St
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1404 E Park Dr

2005 Mt Pleasant Dr

2301 Narobi Pl

2322 Meadow Ln

232 Alexandria St

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Westlake Village

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Quail Oaks

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Villas of Hickory Estates

Mission Ranch

Marshall

Spanish Range

Spanish Lagos Apartments

The 80 Reserve

Baker Square

825 Denmark Dr

1406 Butterfield Dr

817 Denmark Dr
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226 Wilderness Trail

1529 Longview St

2632 Sybil Dr

822 Colchester Dr

1149 Redman Ave

304 Clary Dr

2225 Janice St

918 Leyenda Dr

926 Powell Rd

12714 Hilltop Dr
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Paddy Heights, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Paddy Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy Heights Studio Apartments | $981 | $880 | $1,084 |
| Paddy Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $825 | $2,270 |
| Paddy Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $1,015 | $2,845 |
| Paddy Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,350 | $2,197 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Paddy Heights Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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Cheapest Available Paddy Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paddy Heights area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Summit Apartments priced from $794. Anthem Mesquite has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Paddy Heights apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit Apartments | The Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $794 |
| Anthem Mesquite | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Pine Oaks Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Aria Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Lockhart Apartment Homes | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Infinity on Sunnyvale | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Mesquite Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Prescott Place I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Arroyo Vista Estates | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paddy Heights, TX
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paddy Heights area is the $1.36 price per square foot The Chalet Model at The Summit Apartments in the in the Emporium neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Paddy Heights apartment is the 2x2BcT1 Model at Mission Ranch starting at $1,597 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Emporium neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paddy Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit Apartments | The Chalet | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Mission Ranch | 2x2BcT1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Infinity on Sunnyvale | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Timbers at Hickory Tree | Two Bedroom C | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Falltree Apartments | B2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Baker Square | A-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Marshall | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Heather Creek | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Arroyo Vista Estates | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Aria Residences | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePaddy Heights, Mesquite, TX
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paddy Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Paddy Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Paddy Heights is under $1,005.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Paddy Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Paddy Heights is The Summit Apartments which is listed at $794, while the average apartment in Paddy Heights costs $8,890.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Paddy Heights?
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 17 regular apartments in Paddy Heights 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 Paddy Heights?
Cheap apartments in Paddy Heights have an average cost of $515 which is $8,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Paddy Heights.
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