2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mesquite, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Mesquite, Texas as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,437 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 | Prosper | $2,670 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 9 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $2,300 |
| 14 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 15 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
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 | +$264 (+20%) |
| Garland, TX | 9.7 mi | $1,796 | +$460 (+34%) |
| Forney, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,801 | +$465 (+35%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,551 | +$215 (+16%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,730 | +$394 (+29%) |
| Dallas, TX | 13.5 mi | $1,882 | +$546 (+41%) |
| Sachse, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,591 | +$255 (+19%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 14.2 mi | $2,155 | +$819 (+61%) |
| University Park, TX | 14.5 mi | $2,830 | +$1,494 (+112%) |
| Crandall, TX | 15.5 mi | $1,620 | +$284 (+21%) |
| Richardson, TX | 15.6 mi | $1,557 | +$221 (+17%) |
| Ferris, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,540 | +$204 (+15%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Mesquite — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mesquite?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Mesquite, Texas is $1,336 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,437.
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 $53,440 ($4,453/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.69/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 $1,336 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 262 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.