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Average Rent in Mesquite, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Mesquite, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,529/mo
▲ +7.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,399/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
8
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Mesquite, TX?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Mesquite, TX is $1,529 per month across 2 apartment communities and 8 available units. Rents have increased $106 (7.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Infinity on Sunnyvale starting at $1,399/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,529/mo.
Prices range from $1,399 to $1,732 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Mesquite, TX Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Mesquite, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Mesquite, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity on Sunnyvale | $1,399/mo | $1,438/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Mission Fairways | $1,407/mo | $1,560/mo | 6 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for Mesquite, TX Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Mesquite, TX
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$61,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,529/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,399/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Mesquite, TX is $71,843 , about 2% below 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) | $1,529 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,335/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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