1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mesquite, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mesquite, Texas as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,443 and +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Mesquite
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Mesquite
Compare Mesquite's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Mesquite.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Mesquite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balch Springs, TX | 4 mi | $1,360 | +$218 (+19%) |
| Garland, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,532 | +$390 (+34%) |
| Forney, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,558 | +$416 (+36%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,237 | +$95 (+8%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,470 | +$328 (+29%) |
| Dallas, TX | 13.5 mi | $1,603 | +$461 (+40%) |
| Sachse, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,341 | +$199 (+17%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 14.2 mi | $1,383 | +$241 (+21%) |
| University Park, TX | 14.5 mi | $2,410 | +$1,268 (+111%) |
| Crandall, TX | 15.5 mi | $1,380 | +$238 (+21%) |
| Richardson, TX | 15.6 mi | $1,311 | +$169 (+15%) |
| Ferris, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,310 | +$168 (+15%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Mesquite — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mesquite?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Mesquite, Texas is $1,142 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,443.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Mesquite?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,680 ($3,807/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mesquite expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Mesquite's 1-bedroom median of $1,142 is +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mesquite rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Mesquite ranks #92 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Mesquite?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Mesquite.