Average Rent in Mesquite, TX

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Current Versus Historical Mesquite, TX Rents

Mesquite rentals average $960 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,150, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $270 (7.34%) year-over-year from $3,680 to $3,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $561 (-46.16%) year-over-year from $1,215 to $654. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-4.55%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $1,575. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $154 (7.95%) year-over-year from $1,941 to $2,095. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $377 (15.55%) year-over-year from $2,423 to $2,800. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.32% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$19.82	$654	$1,215 (-46.16%)	$1,097 (-40.36%)
2 BR	$17.01	$1,575	$1,650 (-4.55%)	$1,386 (13.66%)
3 BR	$17.02	$2,095	$1,941 (7.95%)	$1,960 (6.89%)
4+ BR	$14.79	$2,800	$2,423 (15.55%)	$2,347 (19.32%)

Historical Rents in Mesquite, TX

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Top Cities Near Mesquite

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Mesquite. The average rent in Mesquite is currently $2,400 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Dallas, TX, with an average rent of $2,100, 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 $5,600 per month.

Let's compare Mesquite, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 31.93% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Mesquite, TX are about 9.22% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.25% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Mesquite, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Garland, TX	N/A	$1,012	$1,638	$2,100
Dallas, TX	$1,230	$1,350	$2,100	$2,100
DeSoto, TX	N/A	$1,020	$1,550	$2,215
Forney, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,495	$2,225
Wylie, TX	N/A	$1,199	$1,650	$2,275
Rowlett, TX	N/A	$1,245	$1,500	$2,400
Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,423	$1,900	$2,400
Richardson, TX	N/A	$1,108	$1,750	$2,498
Farmers Branch, TX	N/A	$1,223	$1,900	$2,700
University Park, TX	N/A	$1,650	$3,448	$5,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Mesquite

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Mesquite. Some of these neighborhoods include Old East Dallas, Lake Highlands, and Downtown Dallas. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Mesquite, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Mesquite, TX is currently around $1,998 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,998. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Mesquite's average rent, which is actually $2,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mesquite, Old East Dallas has the most affordable average rent at $1,195 per month. Whereas, at $2,750 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	$1,054	$1,025	$1,550	$1,195
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	N/A	$995	$1,550	$1,593
Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,847	$1,879	$2,430	$1,996
Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX	N/A	$923	$1,573	$1,999
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX	$998	$1,375	$2,850	$2,423
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,844	$2,057	$3,429	$2,750

Top Counties Near Mesquite

There are a total of 10 counties located by Mesquite, TX. Some of these counties include Midlothian, TX, Southwest Dallas, TX, and Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,306. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Midlothian, TX. Its average rent per month is $2,016. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Carrollton, Lewisville, TX is the most expensive county by Mesquite, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mesquite, TX is 32.60% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mesquite, TX is 20.31% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Midlothian, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,595	$2,016
Southwest Dallas, TX	$1,170	$1,275	$1,650	$2,120
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,175	$1,365	$2,050	$2,200
Nevada, TX	N/A	$915	$2,000	$2,200
Northeast Rockwall, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,700	$2,300
South Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,450	$1,850	$2,313
Forney, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,900	$2,395
Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,073	$1,950	$2,595
Plano, TX	$1,480	$1,271	$2,095	$2,700
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX	$3,200	$1,160	$2,050	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Mesquite

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Mesquite, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200. A total of 19 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 $1,221 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,923 per month is 75205, Highland Park, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Mesquite, TX is $1,225 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,895 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	$975	$1,400	$2,500	$2,353
75204, Dallas, TX	$1,793	$1,725	$3,100	$2,999
75206, Dallas, TX	$1,315	$1,390	$2,400	$2,100
75149, Mesquite, TX	N/A	$960	$1,598	$1,900
75214, Dallas, TX	$938	$1,195	$1,973	$1,735
75043, Garland, TX	N/A	$1,095	$1,650	$2,000
75201, Dallas, TX	$1,866	$1,948	$3,278	$2,410
75205, Highland Park, TX	N/A	$1,700	$3,875	$4,923
75208, Dallas, TX	$1,205	$1,399	$2,063	$1,650
75243, Dallas, TX	$1,125	$995	$1,400	$1,250

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 $2,150. 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 $960 and an average price per square feet of $19.82. There are a total of 5 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $17.01. There are a total of 9 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 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.46%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Mesquite, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Mesquite, TX is around $1,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.