Rent in Mesquite, TX
Across Mesquite's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,720 a month, with figures from $1,347–$2,460. The highest typical rent is in 75181 ($2,302) and the lowest in 75149 ($1,509). Owner-occupied homes in Dallas County pay about 1.58% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,420 | $1,061–$2,030 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $1,460 | $1,172–$2,090 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,720 | $1,347–$2,460 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $2,170 | $1,801–$3,100 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $2,750 | $1,944–$3,940 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Mesquite ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Mesquite, TX?
- About $1,720 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,347–$2,460. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Mesquite, TX?
- About $1,460 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,172–$2,090. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Mesquite, TX?
- About $2,170 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,801–$3,100. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Mesquite, TX?
- About $1,420 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,061–$2,030. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Mesquite, TX?
- About $2,750 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,944–$3,940. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Mesquite ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 75181 has the highest typical rent at $2,302 a month, and 75149 the lowest at $1,509.
- What is the property tax rate in Mesquite, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Dallas County pay a typical 1.58% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Mesquite rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).