Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyline Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (45 Rentals)

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Westlake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

1005-1057 Cascade StMesquite, TX 75149
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Spanish Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Meadows

2500 E Meadows BlvdMesquite, TX 75150
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Forty200
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forty200

4200 E Highway 80Mesquite, TX 75149
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Tradewind
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewind

2136 Tradewind DrMesquite, TX 75150
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Tri Pointe Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tri Pointe Square

4049 Samuell BlvdMesquite, TX 75149

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Westover on 80
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover on 80

3421 US Highway 80 EMesquite, TX 75150
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The 80 Reserve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 80 Reserve

2457 Us-80Mesquite, TX 75150
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Baker Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Square

1809 Baker DrMesquite, TX 75150

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Harper Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harper Apartments

9797 Bruton RdDallas, TX 75217
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Heatherwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherwood

9755 Scyene RdDallas, TX 75227
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Casa Linda
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Linda

2808 N St Augustine DrDallas, TX 75227

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Delafield Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Delafield Villas

4101 Delafield LnDallas, TX 75227
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Holly Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Park

9710 Military PkyDallas, TX 75227
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Prairie Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Commons

9850 Military PkyDallas, TX 75227
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Rosemont at Ash Creek
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosemont at Ash Creek

2605 John W RdDallas, TX 75228
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Skyline, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Skyline Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Skyline area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Harper Apartments priced from $781. Aria Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Skyline apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$781
Aria ResidencesAria-B12BR,1BA$790
Harwell ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$806
Holbrook Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$843
SterlingshireAbby1BR,1BA$849
Forty200A11BR,1BA$849
Mesquite Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat1BR,1BA$899
Prescott Place IStudioStudio,1BA$899
Anthem MesquiteA11BR,1BA$954
Treymore Eastfield1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$958

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyline, TX

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Skyline area is the $1.25 price per square foot C1 50/60 Model at Crestshire Village in the in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood starting from $1,429. The second greatest value Skyline apartment is the The Breckenridge Model at The Summit Apartments starting at $1,380 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Emporium neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Skyline apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crestshire VillageC1 50/603BR,2BA$1.25
The Summit ApartmentsThe Breckenridge2BR,2BA$1.38
The PositanoB1 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.39
Magnolia at Mesquite CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.51
Mesquite Village Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Flat2BR,2BA$1.42
The WatermarkB12BR,1BA$1.44
Westover on 80A21BR,1BA$1.51
Harwell ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.14
SterlingshireAbby1BR,1BA$1.37
Forty200A11BR,1BA$1.51

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Skyline, Mesquite, TX

Ranked #28

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Eastern Dallas, TX. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Skyline Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Skyline?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Skyline is under $958.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skyline?

The cheapest apartment in Skyline is Harper Apartments which is listed at $781, while the average apartment in Skyline costs $1,509.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Skyline?

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 32 regular apartments in Skyline 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 Skyline?

Cheap apartments in Skyline have an average cost of $374 which is $1,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyline.

Expert Rental Resources

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