Average Rent in Mesquite, TX
36 apartment buildings, 650 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Mesquite, TXCheapest
$787/mo
Aria Residences
Properties
36
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Units
650
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 36 properties in Mesquite, TX.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Mesquite, TX Rent Prices
All 36 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Elevate at Town East
2301 Bamboo St, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Aria Residences
1125 Hillcrest St, Mesquite, TX 75149, USA
The Watermark
2626 John West Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Apartment of the Hills of Palos Verdes
918 W Interstate 30, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
The Durham Apartments
3718 Gus Thomasson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Pinehurst Place Apartments
2101 Pinehurst Ln, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Country Club Apartments
1901 Pinehurst Ln, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevate at Town East 2301 Bamboo St, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA | $775 as of Oct 2 | $1,023 | $1.55/ft² | 3.6 (149) | 18 |
| 2 | Aria Residences 1125 Hillcrest St, Mesquite, TX 75149, USA | $787 | $1,062 | $1.21/ft² | 3.8 (100) | 24 |
| 3 | The Watermark 2626 John West Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA | $797 | $1,047 | $1.32/ft² | 4.1 (386) | 25 |
| 4 | Apartment of the Hills of Palos Verdes 918 W Interstate 30, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA | $837 | $1,131 | $1.49/ft² | 3.2 (5) | 18 |
| 5 | The Durham Apartments 3718 Gus Thomasson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA | $885 as of Oct 2 | $1,019 | $1.60/ft² | 3.9 (477) | 26 |
| 6 | Pinehurst Place Apartments 2101 Pinehurst Ln, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA | $891 | $1,172 | $1.45/ft² | 4.7 (51) | 11 |
| 7 | Country Club Apartments 1901 Pinehurst Ln, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA | $899 | $1,145 | $1.48/ft² | 3.3 (29) | 17 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Elevate at Town East
3.6 (149)2301 Bamboo St, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Aria Residences
3.8 (100)1125 Hillcrest St, Mesquite, TX 75149, USA
The Watermark
4.1 (386)2626 John West Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Apartment of the Hills of Palos Verdes
3.2 (5)918 W Interstate 30, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
The Durham Apartments
3.9 (477)3718 Gus Thomasson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Pinehurst Place Apartments
4.7 (51)2101 Pinehurst Ln, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
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Mesquite, TX neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Mesquite, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mesquite, TX is $1,297 per month, based on 650 units across 36 apartment communities. Prices range from $787 at Aria Residences to $2,245 at Infinity on Sunnyvale.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,092/mo | $797/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $1,108/mo | $787/mo | 311 |
| 2 Bed | $1,440/mo | $971/mo | 290 |
| 3 Bed | $1,755/mo | $1,383/mo | 40 |
| 4 Bed | $1,874/mo | $1,874/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Mesquite, TX apartments earn?
The 5 buildings we can estimate generate about $1.3M in rental revenue per month ($15M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.One Townecrest | $356K/mo | $1,633 / $1,632 | 91% | 240 |
| 2.Magnolia At Mesquite Creek | $312K/mo | $1,457 / $1,322 | 94% | 252 |
| 3.LBJ Garden Villas | $253K/mo | $1,503 / $1,313 | 93% | 208 |
| 4.Villas at Vanston Park | $194K/mo | 92% | 155 | |
| 5.Arroyo Vista Apartments | $145K/mo | 87% | 139 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Mesquite, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Mesquite, TX averages $1,108/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,440/mo. At the local median household income of $71,843, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Mesquite, TX at $1,407/mo. The current tracked market average runs 8% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Mesquite, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mesquite, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$52,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,297/mo.
Comfortable income
$62,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($787/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Mesquite, TX is $71,843 , about 15% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Mesquite, TX
Overall prices in Mesquite, TX runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Mesquite, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,297 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,103/mo |
Population
148,848
Median household income
$71,843
Census median rent
$1,407/mo
Census rent burden
33.0%
Median age
33.4
Mean commute
33 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Texas
How Mesquite, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Mesquite, TX | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $1,521 | +17% | -20.6% | 680 |
| Addison, TX | $1,682 | +30% | +0.8% | 366 |
| Austin, TX | $1,654 | +28% | -10.4% | 291 |
| Houston, TX | $1,947 | +50% | -12% | 225 |
| Irving, TX | $1,886 | +45% | -9.1% | 116 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,391 | +7% | +0.5% | 65 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mesquite, TX?
The average rent in Mesquite, TX is $1,297 per month, based on 650 units across 36 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Mesquite, TX?
The median asking rent in Mesquite, TX is $1,281 per month, computed from 650 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,297/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mesquite, TX?
The lowest available rent in Mesquite, TX starts at $787 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mesquite, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Mesquite, TX average $1,108/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $787/mo across 311 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mesquite, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Mesquite, TX average $1,440/mo. Units start from $971/mo across 290 units currently listed.
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