Average Rent in Mesquite, TX

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Current Versus Historical Mesquite, TX Rents

Mesquite rentals average $2,425 for a studio rental to $2,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,400 (-71.79%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $138 (13.64%) year-over-year from $1,012 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $215 (13.75%) year-over-year from $1,561 to $1,775. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $65 (3.20%) year-over-year from $2,030 to $2,095. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $156 (6.45%) year-over-year from $2,417 to $2,573. 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 up by 53.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.69% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$550	$1,950 (-71.79%)	$2,379 (-76.88%)
1 BR	$1.66	$1,150	$1,012 (13.64%)	$1,000 (14.96%)
2 BR	$1.65	$1,775	$1,561 (13.75%)	$1,472 (20.58%)
3 BR	$1.33	$2,095	$2,030 (3.20%)	$1,831 (14.40%)
4+ BR	$1.31	$2,573	$2,417 (6.45%)	$2,373 (8.39%)

Historical Rents in Mesquite, TX

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Top Cities Near Mesquite

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Mesquite. The average rent in Mesquite is currently $2,350 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Garland, TX, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mesquite, TX is Irving, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,670 per month.

Let's compare Mesquite, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Mesquite, TX is 30.93% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.09% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Mesquite, TX are about 11.43% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Mesquite, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Garland, TX	$948	$1,373	$1,598	$2,000
Cedar Hill, TX	$1,675	N/A	$1,575	$2,085
Royse City, TX	$14	N/A	$1,750	$2,173
Rowlett, TX	$1,450	N/A	$1,613	$2,300
Dallas, TX	$1,450	$1,350	$2,300	$2,350
Rockwall, TX	$3,500	$1,650	$1,950	$2,500
Richardson, TX	$3,855	$1,570	$1,990	$2,500
Carrollton, TX	$3,050	$1,445	$2,200	$2,600
Irving, TX	$2,075	$1,295	$2,195	$2,670

Top Neighborhoods Near Mesquite

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Mesquite. Some of these neighborhoods include Old East Dallas, Lake Highlands, and Cedar Crest. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Mesquite, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Mesquite, TX is currently around $2,000 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,000. 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 $3,575 average rent per month, Oak Lawn is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mesquite. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,195	$1,195	$1,700	$1,250
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$24	$950	$1,600	$1,698
Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX	$1,600	$1,450	$1,638	$2,000
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX	N/A	$1,295	$2,900	$2,775
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,646	$2,275	$4,050	$3,575

Top Counties Near Mesquite

There are a total of 5 counties located by Mesquite, TX. Some of these counties include Northeast Rockwall, TX, Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX, and Southwest Dallas, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,325. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Northeast Rockwall, TX. It's average rent per month is $2,295. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX is the most expensive county by Mesquite, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Mesquite, TX is 18.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mesquite, TX is 41.46% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mesquite, TX is 8.21% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Northeast Rockwall, TX	$20	N/A	$1,850	$2,295
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,975	$1,350	$2,225	$2,300
Southwest Dallas, TX	$2,000	$1,400	$1,915	$2,300
Forney, TX	$1,400	N/A	N/A	$2,350
South Rockwall, TX	$2,950	$1,650	$1,873	$2,400
Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX	$3,768	N/A	$2,450	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Mesquite

There are a total of 19 zipcodes in or near Mesquite, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,295. A total of 9 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 75243, Dallas, TX at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,031 per month is 75230, Dallas, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,350. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Mesquite, TX is $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,973 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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	$850	$1,499	$2,600	$2,295
75204, Dallas, TX	$1,200	$1,220	$3,225	$3,000
75206, Dallas, TX	$1,350	$1,200	$2,500	$2,298
75098, Wylie, TX	$2,000	N/A	N/A	$2,550
75214, Dallas, TX	$1,195	$1,350	$2,300	$1,995
75243, Dallas, TX	$7,100	$950	$1,500	$1,500
75043, Garland, TX	$1,100	$1,200	$1,598	$1,999
75228, Dallas, TX	$1,600	N/A	$1,973	$2,100
75080, Richardson, TX	$3,425	$1,570	$1,773	$2,500
75007, Carrollton, TX	$2,475	$1,650	$2,500	$2,600

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 studio apartment in Mesquite, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,425 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 16 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Mesquite.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,153 and an average price per square feet of $1.66. There are a total of 2 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $1.65. There are a total of 5 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 -0.72%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% 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.