What is the average apartment size in Mesquite?

The average size for a Mesquite, NV apartment is 779 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mesquite?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Mesquite is $1,162 per month, a 2.8% decrease from last years average of $1,196.

What is the average apartment size in Mesquite?

The typical apartment in Mesquite offers about 779 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Mesquite, NV Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mesquite?

The typical rent budget in Mesquite ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 82% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mesquite?

In Mesquite, 20% of households rent while 80% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mesquite is $1,162, a 2.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,196.

One-bedroom apartments provide 588 square feet for $1,068, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,173 offer 835 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Mesquite, NV

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,162	779 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,068	588 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,173	835 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Mesquite, NV rent trends

Rental prices in Mesquite, NV have decreased by 2.8% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,196 to $1,162.

What's the typical rent budget in Mesquite, NV?

The largest share of rentals in Mesquite, NV (82%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mesquite, NV?

1,885 or 20% of the households in Mesquite, NV are renter-occupied while 7,620 or 80% are owner-occupied.

How Mesquite Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mesquite	$1,162
Las Vegas	$1,433
Henderson	$1,619
North Las Vegas	$1,597
Reno	$1,733
Sparks	$1,785
Carson City	$1,538
Boulder City	$1,320

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mesquite apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.