Average Rent in Mesquite, TX and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Mesquite, TX

Average rent prices in Mesquite have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,254, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Mesquite run $1,060 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,405.


1 bedroom	$1,052	1%	4%
2 bedroom	$1,437	1%	No Change
3 bedroom	$2,025	No Change	3%
4 bedroom	$2,612	3%	3%

		Listings
Casa View Heights	$1,650
Creek Crossing Estates	$2,559
Edgemont Park	$1,722
Northridge Estates	$1,696
Skyline	$1,900


Apartments	$1,254	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,300	26%	No Change
Houses	$2,195	1%	No Change
Rooms	$829	No Change	No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,052

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,437

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,612

Last 30 days

Last year

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$1,945

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mesquite, TX is 3% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, TX.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,000

$2,200

$2,095

Discover rentals in Mesquite, TX

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

305 Hunters Creek Drive

Hunters Creek Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150

1 bed

1 bath

$500

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

z-121020-Stone Ridge

933 W Cartwright Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149

1–2 beds

1 bath

$729–$1,099

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Mesquite

Cozy Room for Rent in Mesquite - Available Sep 2026 - $750/mo

825 W Grubb Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149

3 beds

1 bath

$750

Income restricted

Age restricted

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Verified

Spring Oaks

4317 Shepherd Lane, Mesquite, TX 75180

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

Call for price

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1d ago

8.5

Very good

Arroyo Vista Estates

1602 Hickory Tree Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,005–$1,350

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mesquite

$1495/month - 3bdr 2 bath for rent

140 Bowles Ln #NA, Mesquite, TX 75181

3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mesquite

ResidentialLease, Mesquite, TX

318 S Walker St, Mesquite, TX 75149

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

5d+ ago

Casa View Heights house for rent in Mesquite

ResidentialLease, Mesquite, TX

4743 Harper Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,675

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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 $1,945 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mesquite?

Average rent prices in Mesquite have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Mesquite rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mesquite is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mesquite?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mesquite are Casa View Heights ($1,650/mo), Northridge Estates ($1,696/mo), and Edgemont Park ($1,722/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mesquite?

To comfortably afford rent in Mesquite, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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).