Average Rent in Mesquite, TX and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Mesquite, TX

Average rent prices in Mesquite have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in
Mesquite, TX

Rent prices in Mesquite vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mesquite is $1,214, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Mesquite run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.


Studio	$995	84%	38%
1 bedroom	$1,025	3%	7%
2 bedroom	$1,396	1%	5%
3 bedroom	$2,035	2%	1%
4 bedroom	$2,535	2%	10%

		Listings
Casa View Heights	$1,822
Creek Crossing Estates	$2,585
Edgemont Park	$1,690
Northridge Estates	$1,695
Skyline	$1,728


Apartments	$1,214	2%	No Change
Condos	$1,587	4%	-
Houses	$2,195	1%	No Change
Rooms	$786	11%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

84%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,396

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,035

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,535

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mesquite, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Mesquite, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mesquite and Carrollton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mesquite

Median rent price$1,779

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,649

15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mesquite, TX is 8% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, TX.

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Discover rentals in Mesquite, TX

2d ago

7.1

Very good

305 Hunters Creek Drive

Hunters Creek Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

3D tour

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Rise at Town East

3236 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75150

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$1,405

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 3

4d ago

Very good

Elevate at Town East

2301 Bamboo St, Mesquite, TX 75150

1–2 beds

1 bath

$670–$1,255

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 30

3d ago

8.2

Very good

z-121020-Stone Ridge

933 W Cartwright Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149

1–2 beds

1 bath

$729–$1,099

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Casa View Heights house for rent in Mesquite

3505 Hilton Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150

4 beds

2 baths

$800

House for rent

Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Aria Residences

1125 Hillcrest St, Mesquite, TX 75149

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$950–$1,740

Apartment for rent

Call

Income restricted

Age restricted

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Verified

Spring Oaks

4317 Shepherd Lane, Mesquite, TX 75180

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

Call for price

Apartment for rent

Call

Highly rated

3D tour

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Rise Skyline

3700 Poteet Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,005–$1,925

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 3

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Frequently asked questions for Mesquite, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Mesquite rental market.

How much is rent in Mesquite?

The average rent in Mesquite is $1,779 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mesquite?

Average rent prices in Mesquite have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Mesquite rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mesquite is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $161 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mesquite?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mesquite are Edgemont Park ($1,690/mo), Northridge Estates ($1,695/mo), and Skyline ($1,728/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mesquite?

To comfortably afford rent in Mesquite, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mesquite?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Mesquite average around $1,080/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,420/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).