2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mesquite, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Mesquite, Texas as of August 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,443 and +19% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,830 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,830 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,765 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,400 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
| 15 | Leander | $2,260 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Mesquite.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Mesquite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balch Springs, TX | 4 mi | $1,600 | +$259 (+19%) |
| Garland, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,796 | +$455 (+34%) |
| Forney, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,829 | +$488 (+36%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,451 | +$110 (+8%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,730 | +$389 (+29%) |
| Dallas, TX | 13.5 mi | $1,882 | +$541 (+40%) |
| Sachse, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,572 | +$231 (+17%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 14.2 mi | $1,624 | +$283 (+21%) |
| University Park, TX | 14.5 mi | $2,830 | +$1,489 (+111%) |
| Crandall, TX | 15.5 mi | $1,620 | +$279 (+21%) |
| Richardson, TX | 15.6 mi | $1,540 | +$199 (+15%) |
| Ferris, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,540 | +$199 (+15%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Mesquite — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mesquite?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Mesquite, Texas is $1,341 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,443.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Mesquite?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,640 ($4,470/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mesquite expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Mesquite's 2-bedroom median of $1,341 is +19% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mesquite rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Mesquite ranks #83 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Mesquite?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Mesquite.