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Rental Market Trends in Mesquite, TX

What is the average rent in Mesquite, TX?

$1,084/month

Average Rent

688 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Mesquite, TX is $1,084 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Mesquite more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mesquite, you can expect to pay about $996 per month for a studio, $1,084 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,364 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,601 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$996/month
491 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,084/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,364/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,601/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,792/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,026/month
1,510 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,729/month
2,076 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,608/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,175/month
1,608 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mesquite, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $20 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Mesquite, TX
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mesquite, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
84% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesquite?

Based on current rent prices, Chamberlain Place, Town Centre Village and Downtown Mesquite are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesquite.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chamberlain Place
$1,040/month
643 Sq Ft
Town Centre Village
$1,133/month
679 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesquite
$1,226/month
681 Sq Ft
Greater Mesquite
$1,236/month
686 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesquite?

Based on current rent prices, Greater Mesquite, Downtown Mesquite and Town Centre Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesquite.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greater Mesquite
$1,236/month
686 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesquite
$1,226/month
681 Sq Ft
Town Centre Village
$1,133/month
679 Sq Ft
Chamberlain Place
$1,040/month
643 Sq Ft

Which Mesquite neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Mesquite with the most apartments available are Greater Mesquite, Downtown Mesquite and Town Centre Village .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greater Mesquite
$1,236/month
686 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesquite
$1,226/month
681 Sq Ft
Town Centre Village
$1,133/month
679 Sq Ft
Chamberlain Place
$1,040/month
643 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mesquite, TX?

Because the average rent in Mesquite is $1,084, you’ll want to make about $3,613 per month or $43,356 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Chamberlain Place

Mesquite, TX

Greater Mesquite

Mesquite, TX

Studio
-
$943/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,043/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,349/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,626/month
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The Camilla

4819 N Galloway Ave,
Mesquite, TX 75150

$908 - $1,499

1-3 Beds

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Raleigh At Towne Crossing

2305 Driftwood Dr,
Mesquite, TX 75150

$975 - $2,835

1-2 Beds

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The Durham Apartments

3718 Gus Thomasson Rd,
Mesquite, TX 75150

$930 - $2,435

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Mesquite, TX

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AG Living
  • 18

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  • 5,031

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

4 Communities in Mesquite
Sunridge Management Group Inc
Sunridge Management Group Inc
  • 79

    Communities

  • 14,581

    Units

  • 59

    Cities

3 Communities in Mesquite
S2 Residential
S2 Residential
  • 70

    Communities

  • 24,740

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

3 Communities in Mesquite
RPM
RPM
  • 632

    Communities

  • 174,176

    Units

  • 246

    Cities

2 Communities in Mesquite
Stonemark Management
Stonemark Management
  • 53

    Communities

  • 13,031

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

2 Communities in Mesquite
United Apartment Group
United Apartment Group
  • 61

    Communities

  • 13,329

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

2 Communities in Mesquite
The Cantrell Company
The Cantrell Company
  • 25

    Communities

  • 2,697

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

2 Communities in Mesquite
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,469

    Communities

  • 953,823

    Units

  • 895

    Cities

1 Community in Mesquite

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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