Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (9 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 Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Court Apartments

400 Highland Village DrMesquite, TX 75149
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Mission Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Ranch

901 Us Highway 80 EMesquite, TX 75150
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Downtown Mesquite, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Mesquite Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mesquite area of Mesquite, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Place priced from $835. Pine Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mesquite apartments for rent in Mesquite, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PlaceA11BR,1BA$835
Pine Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$900
Raleigh At Towne Crossing1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mesquite, TX

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mesquite area is the $1.80 price per square foot 2 2 Townhome Model at Mesquite Village Apartments in the in the Emporium neighborhood starting from $1,841. The second greatest value Downtown Mesquite apartment is the 2x2AcT1 Model at Mission Ranch starting at $1,460 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Emporium neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mesquite apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mesquite Village Apartments2 2 Townhome2BR,2BA$1.80
Mission Ranch2x2AcT12BR,2BA$1.44
Lane at Town CrossingGreenbriar2BR,1BA$1.58
Magnolia at Mesquite CreekA21BR,1BA$1.43
Infinity on SunnyvaleA11BR,1BA$1.60
Heather CreekA1A1BR,1BA$1.68
Aria ResidencesA1R1BR,1BA$1.83
Pine Oaks ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.67
Anthem MesquiteA11BR,1BA$1.70
Raleigh At Towne Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Mesquite, Mesquite, TX

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Mesquite, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downtown Mesquite, Mesquite, and the greater Mesquite area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Mesquite Neighborhood in Mesquite, TX

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mesquite Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Mesquite?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Mesquite is under $1,165.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mesquite is The Place which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Downtown Mesquite costs $16,540.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 13 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Mesquite?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Mesquite have an average cost of $407 which is $16,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mesquite.

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