
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pioneer Oaks Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $500 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Pioneer Oaks area of Mesquite.


Strawberry Hill Apartments

Arroyo Vista Estates

2005 Mt Pleasant Dr

Quail Oaks

Villas of Hickory Estates

Marshall

1801 Wilkinson Rd
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2045 Avis Cir

Woodside Flats

12714 Hilltop Dr

3 Springs Apartments

Forestwood

Stoneleigh on Cartwright

Meadowbrook

10500 Lake June Rd
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The Crossing at Clear Creek

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2255 Nantucket Village Dr

1937 Red Cloud Dr

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Diamond Oak Retirement Resort

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Enclave on Pioneer
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Torrington Arcadia

The Elinor on Elam

Timbers at Hickory Tree

Parmore Arcadia Trails

10328 Chelmsford Dr

10315 Limestone Dr

13631 Biggs St

3921 Ambassador Way
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1504 Taylorcrest Dr

14419 Briarcrest Dr

10517 Castlerock Dr

10619 Woodleaf Dr
Pioneer Oaks, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pioneer Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Oaks Studio Apartments | $732 | $715 | $760 |
| Pioneer Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $750 | $1,345 |
| Pioneer Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $965 | $1,635 |
| Pioneer Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $1,099 | $2,075 |
| Pioneer Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $1,824 | $1,829 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Pioneer Oaks Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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Cheapest Available Pioneer Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pioneer Oaks area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Woodside Flats priced from $720. Harper Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $781. Here are the most affordable Pioneer Oaks apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Flats | E3 | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Harper Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Lockhart Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
| 3 Springs Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Forestwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Arroyo Vista Estates | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Torrington Arcadia | A2-50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,022 |
| Marshall | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Stoneleigh on Cartwright | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Oaks, TX
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pioneer Oaks 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 Pioneer Oaks apartment is the Three Bedroom C Model at Timbers at Hickory Tree starting at $1,641 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Creek Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pioneer Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Timbers at Hickory Tree | Three Bedroom C | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Marshall | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Peachtree Senior Apartments | 60% 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Sm | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Elinor on Elam | 1 bedroom,1.5 bathroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| 3 Springs Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Arroyo Vista Estates | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Forestwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Lockhart Apartment Homes | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Harper Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pioneer Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pioneer Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pioneer Oaks is under $1,155.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pioneer Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Pioneer Oaks is Woodside Flats which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Pioneer Oaks costs $8,197.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pioneer Oaks?
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 39 regular apartments in Pioneer Oaks 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 Pioneer Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Pioneer Oaks have an average cost of $817 which is $7,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pioneer Oaks.
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