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Rental Market Trends in Mesquite, TX

What is the average rent in Mesquite, TX?

$1,068/month

Average Rent

688 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Mesquite, TX is $1,068 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/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 $983 per month for a studio, $1,068 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,355 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,570 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$983/month
491 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,068/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,355/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,570/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,743/month
1,095 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,044/month
1,483 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,591/month
2,027 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,165/month
1,561 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mesquite, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.1%, which averages out to $33 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 May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mesquite, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
82% $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, Downtown Mesquite and Greater Mesquite" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mesquite.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Mesquite
$1,065/month
670 Sq Ft
Greater Mesquite
$1,221/month
682 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mesquite?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greater Mesquite
$1,221/month
682 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesquite
$1,065/month
670 Sq Ft

Which Mesquite neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Mesquite with the most apartments available are Greater Mesquite and Downtown Mesquite" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greater Mesquite
$1,221/month
682 Sq Ft
Downtown Mesquite
$1,065/month
670 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 $1,068, you’ll want to make about $3,560 per month or $42,720 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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Mesquite, TX

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Mesquite

Mesquite, TX

Greater Mesquite

Mesquite, TX

Studio
$1,014/month
$920/month
One Bedroom
$1,104/month
$1,040/month
Two Bedroom
$1,318/month
$1,335/month
Three Bedroom
$1,712/month
$1,583/month
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Raleigh At Towne Crossing

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$880 - $1,617

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The Durham Apartments

3718 Gus Thomasson Rd,
Mesquite, TX 75150

$880 - $1,523

1-2 Beds

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2605 Franklin Dr,
Mesquite, TX 75150

$999 - $1,650

1-2 Beds

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Stonemark Management
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2 Communities in Mesquite
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United Apartment Group
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The Cantrell Company
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S2 Residential
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2 Communities in Mesquite
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Avita Property Management
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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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