
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mesquite Neighborhood of Mesquite, TX from $600 (9 Rentals)
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Downtown Mesquite, Mesquite, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Mesquite?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Mesquite Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $1,050 | $1,150 |
Downtown Mesquite 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $750 | $4,953 |
Downtown Mesquite 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,050 | $5,308 |
Downtown Mesquite 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Pine Oaks Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Raleigh At Towne Crossing | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mesquite Village Apartments | 2 2 Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Mission Ranch | 2x2AcT1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Lane at Town Crossing | Greenbriar | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Magnolia at Mesquite Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Infinity on Sunnyvale | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Heather Creek | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Aria Residences | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Pine Oaks Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Anthem Mesquite | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Raleigh At Towne Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Mesquite, Mesquite, TX
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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