Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Mesquite, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mesquite rent stands today
Mesquite, TX rent rose 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $112 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.4% month-over-month decline following the recent peak in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Mesquite is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a slightly lower-cost option for renters compared to the national market, with 220 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Mesquite, 1-bedroom units rent for about $1,078/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,425/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,650/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.
Price ranges
Houses, which make up 80.1% of total rentals, have a median rent of $2,158/month while apartments rent for $1,292/month. This property-type spread shows the cost difference between housing options in Mesquite.
Median rent
Median rent in Mesquite
$1,850/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Mesquite is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mesquite
220
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mesquite rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mesquite, TX
Average rent prices in Mesquite have decreased by 2% 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 $1,292, whereas a house costs $2,157. 1-bedroom apartments in Mesquite run $1,117 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,078 | No Change |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,425 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,649 | No Change | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Casa View Heights | $1,905 | |
Creek Crossing Estates | $2,527 | |
Edgemont Park | $1,926 | |
Northridge Estates | $1,697 | |
Skyline | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,292 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $1,300 | 8% | 12% | |
Houses | $2,157 | No Change | 3% | |
Rooms | $766 | No Change | 2% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,078
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,649
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Creek Crossing Estates
Average rent
$2,527
Casa View Heights
Average rent
$1,905
Edgemont Park
Average rent
$1,926
Northridge Estates
Average rent
$1,697
Skyline
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$1,292
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,157
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$766
Last year
2%
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
3%lower than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mesquite, TX is 6% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, TX.
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8%Discover rentals in Mesquite, TX
1d ago
Hunters Creek Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
2910 Motley Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$639–$1,755
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
933 W Cartwright Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149
1–2 beds
1 bath
$729–$1,099
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4317 Shepherd Lane, Mesquite, TX 75180
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mesquite
904 Tiffany Ln #NA, Mesquite, TX 75149
5 beds
3 baths
$9,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 27
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,870
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Creek Crossing Estates house for rent in Mesquite
2425 Harpers Ferry Ct #NA, Mesquite, TX 75181
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mesquite
2233 San Simeon Dr, Mesquite, TX 75181
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2200 N Belt Line Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,193–$2,245
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Creek Crossing Estates house for rent in Mesquite
4 beds
2 baths
$1,999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mesquite
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mesquite
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,884
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
Price dropped $195Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,655
Price dropped $160Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,925
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 16
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,015
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 13
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,245
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 30
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
Price dropped $195Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,655
Price dropped $160Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,305
Price dropped $140Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 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 $1,850 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mesquite?
Average rent prices in Mesquite have decreased by 2% 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 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mesquite?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mesquite are Northridge Estates ($1,697/mo), Skyline ($1,850/mo), and Casa View Heights ($1,905/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mesquite?
To comfortably afford rent in Mesquite, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mesquite?
Fall and winter months offer the best opportunities in Mesquite, with September seeing the lowest rents and October and December experiencing less competitive conditions with reduced demand.
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).