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Mesquite

Pop. 22,059·16th most expensive in Nevada·Mesquite rents have dropped 21.2%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,354/mo
Year-over-Year
-21.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$608
Falling (Monthly)
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Mesquite · $1,354
More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,354/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$54,000/yr
Local median income
$75,227/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mesquite's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$774
1 BR
$914
2 BR
$1,204
3 BR
$1,310
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,204/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,354 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,248/yr
At $1,354/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 21.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-21.2% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mesquite, NV is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,059
Median income
$75,227
Median age
63.4
Renters
18.6%
Age distribution
13%
16.3%
13.9%
46.8%
Under 1813%
18–3410%
35–5416.3%
55–6413.9%
65+46.8%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
76%
24.7%
White76%
Black0.7%
Hispanic24.7%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
32.3%
34.1%
23.7%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma32.3%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+23.7%
Housing tenure
81.4%
18.6%
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Mesquite, NV has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,757 → $75,227
up 18.0%
Population
20,019 → 22,059
up 10.2%
Renter share
23% → 18.6%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 23.7%
-0.4 pts
Median age
59.7 → 63.4
+3.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $75,227 today, compared with $63,757 five years earlier. Census counts show Mesquite, NV adding about 2,040 residents over the five-year window, up 10.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 23% to 18.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Mesquite rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Mesquite. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Mesquite, NV

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Mesquite is $1,354/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $774/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,204/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $914/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,310/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($75,227/yr), Mesquite ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 21.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mesquite an affordable city for renters?

Mesquite is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,354/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($75,227/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mesquite falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mesquite?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,354/mo in Mesquite. The local median household income is $75,227/yr, meaning the typical Mesquite household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mesquite?

Rent in Mesquite has decreased 21.2% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Mesquite rent compare to other cities in Nevada?

Mesquite is one of the more affordable cities in Nevada for rent, ranking #16 out of 17 tracked cities at $1,354/mo.

What percentage of Mesquite residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.6% of Mesquite households are renters, while 81.4% are owner-occupied. Mesquite leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mesquite rent compare to the national average?

Mesquite's median rent of $1,354/mo is $608 (31%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Nevada, it ranks #16 out of 17 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,354/mo, rent takes ~22% of Mesquite's median household income ($75,227/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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