Average Rent in Mesquite, TX
5 apartment buildings, 30 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,351/mo
Cheapest
$1,000/mo
Properties
5
Units
30
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Mesquite, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Mesquite, TX Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Place Apartments
3701 Towne Crossing Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Mission Fairways
801 I-30, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Westover on 80
3421 US-80, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Infinity on Sunnyvale
2200 N Belt Line Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
The Fielder Apartments
1300 Wooded Lake Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Place Apartments 3701 Towne Crossing Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA | $1,000 | $1,098 | $1.60 | 3.9 (579) | 3 |
| 2 | Mission Fairways 801 I-30, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA | $1,012 | $1,414 | $1.53 | 4 (213) | 19 |
| 3 | Westover on 80 3421 US-80, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA | $1,040 | $1,158 | $1.59 | 4 (87) | 3 |
| 4 | Infinity on Sunnyvale 2200 N Belt Line Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA | $1,099 | $1,448 | $1.45 | 4.2 (112) | 4 |
| 5 | The Fielder Apartments 1300 Wooded Lake Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA | $1,099 | $1,099 | -- | 3.9 (26) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
The Place Apartments
3.9 (579)3701 Towne Crossing Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Mission Fairways
4 (213)801 I-30, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Westover on 80
4 (87)3421 US-80, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Infinity on Sunnyvale
4.2 (112)2200 N Belt Line Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
The Fielder Apartments
3.9 (26)1300 Wooded Lake Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150, USA
Mesquite, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mesquite, TX is $1,351 per month, based on 30 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,000 at The Place Apartments to $1,099 at The Fielder Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,184/mo | $1,000/mo | 18 |
| 2 Bed | $1,510/mo | $1,399/mo | 8 |
| 3 Bed | $1,780/mo | $1,099/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Mesquite, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Mesquite, TX averages $1,184/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,510/mo. At the local median household income of $71,843, that works out to 23% 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 4% 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
$54,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,351/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Mesquite, TX is $71,843 , about 11% 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) | $1,351 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,157/mo |
Population
148,848
Median household income
$71,843
Census median rent
$1,407/mo
Rent as % of income
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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | $1,620 | +20% | 309 |
| Austin, TX | $2,023 | +50% | 184 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,792 | +33% | 158 |
| Houston, TX | $2,241 | +66% | 70 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,594 | +18% | 54 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,310 | -3% | 54 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mesquite, TX?
The average rent in Mesquite, TX is $1,351 per month, based on 30 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mesquite, TX?
The lowest available rent in Mesquite, TX starts at $1,000 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 $1,184/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,000/mo across 18 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mesquite, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Mesquite, TX average $1,510/mo. Units start from $1,399/mo across 8 units currently listed.
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