Average Rent in Mesquite, TX

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Current Versus Historical Mesquite, TX Rents

Mesquite rentals average $925 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,598 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,425 (-38.26%) year-over-year from $3,725 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $275 (-22.92%) year-over-year from $1,200 to $925. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $218 (-13.06%) year-over-year from $1,665 to $1,448. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $30 (1.54%) year-over-year from $1,945 to $1,975. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (1.64%) year-over-year from $2,558 to $2,600. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 9.30% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.23% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.75% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.99% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$19.51	$925	$1,200 (-22.92%)	$1,099 (-15.81%)
2 BR	$15.95	$1,448	$1,665 (-13.06%)	$1,439 (0.60%)
3 BR	$16.36	$1,975	$1,945 (1.54%)	$1,962 (0.68%)
4+ BR	$14.96	$2,600	$2,558 (1.64%)	$2,360 (10.17%)

Historical Rents in Mesquite, TX

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Top Cities Near Mesquite

There are a total of 21 cities nearby Mesquite. The average rent in Mesquite is currently $2,350 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cedar Hill, TX, with an average rent of $1,893, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mesquite, TX is University Park, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $6,923 per month.

Let's compare Mesquite, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 29.73% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Mesquite, TX are about 20.40% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 21 total cities near Mesquite, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dallas, TX	$1,405	$1,432	$2,100	$2,003
Terrell, TX	$1,550	$1,175	$1,450	$2,025
Garland, TX	$1,291	$1,369	$1,700	$2,089
Forney, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,498	$2,200
Wylie, TX	N/A	$1,175	$2,500	$2,350
Rowlett, TX	N/A	$950	$1,825	$2,400
Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,310	$1,850	$2,400
Fate, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,675	$2,400
Richardson, TX	N/A	$1,115	$1,700	$2,488
University Park, TX	N/A	$2,180	$3,135	$6,923

Top Neighborhoods Near Mesquite

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near Mesquite. Some of these neighborhoods include Old East Dallas, Lake Highlands, and RANDCO. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near Mesquite, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near Mesquite, TX is currently around $1,703 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,703. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Mesquite's average rent, which is actually $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mesquite, Old East Dallas has the most affordable average rent at $1,250 per month. Whereas, at $2,924 average rent per month, Oak Lawn is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mesquite. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,130	$1,195	$1,600	$1,250
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$1,050	$1,015	$1,427	$1,400
RANDCO, Dallas, TX	$1,889	$729	$2,150	$1,450
Vickery, Dallas, TX	$1,655	$1,225	$1,590	$1,451
Fort Worth Avenue, Dallas, TX	$1,343	$1,430	$2,026	$1,620
Lovefield West, Dallas, TX	$1,399	$1,599	$2,200	$1,691
Hillcrest Forest, Dallas, TX	$1,140	$1,458	$1,750	$1,715
Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX	$995	$1,200	$1,425	$1,898
Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,405	$1,950	$2,800	$2,360
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX	$1,248	$1,585	$2,500	$2,475
Roseland, Dallas, TX	$1,405	$1,958	$3,000	$2,650
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,740	$2,175	$3,360	$2,924

Top Counties Near Mesquite

There are a total of 11 counties located by Mesquite, TX. Some of these counties include Southwest Dallas, TX, Terrell, TX, and Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Midlothian, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,600, Carrollton, Lewisville, TX is the most expensive county by Mesquite, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mesquite, TX is 32.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mesquite, TX is 23.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Southwest Dallas, TX	$1,264	$1,276	$1,610	$2,049
Terrell, TX	$1,550	$1,175	$1,450	$2,050
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,405	$1,450	$2,100	$2,135
Nevada, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,200	$2,225
Forney, TX	N/A	$1,055	$1,575	$2,300
Northeast Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,840	$2,120	$2,395
South Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,563	$1,850	$2,500
Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,073	$1,950	$2,550
Plano, TX	$1,505	$1,225	$2,005	$2,600
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX	$1,707	$1,395	$1,950	$2,600

Top Zipcodes Near Mesquite

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near Mesquite, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,150. A total of 20 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 75061, Irving, TX at $1,288 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,005 per month is 75205, Highland Park, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $936. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Mesquite, TX is $1,238 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,800 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Mesquite, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
75219, Dallas, TX	$1,495	$1,550	$2,500	$2,500
75204, Dallas, TX	$1,541	$1,914	$3,100	$2,675
75206, Dallas, TX	$1,675	$1,565	$2,423	$2,115
75149, Mesquite, TX	N/A	$925	$1,400	$1,885
75214, Dallas, TX	$1,000	$1,238	$1,950	$1,800
75043, Garland, TX	N/A	$1,060	$1,600	$2,000
75201, Dallas, TX	$1,667	$2,098	$3,125	$2,776
75205, Highland Park, TX	$1,815	$1,998	$3,745	$4,005
75208, Dallas, TX	$1,318	$1,455	$2,051	$1,815
75243, Dallas, TX	$1,210	$975	$1,400	$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Mesquite Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Mesquite, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Mesquite, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Mesquite, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Mesquite, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Mesquite, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $925 and an average price per square feet of $19.51. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mesquite.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Mesquite, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $15.95. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mesquite.

How have rent prices in Mesquite, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Mesquite, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.38%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Mesquite, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Mesquite, TX is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.