Mesquite is a suburb of Dallas located in Dallas County and Kaufman County, Texas. The city had a total population of 124,523 in the 2000 census which increased to 129,902 in the 2005 census estimate. Mesquite is home to the Mesquite Championship Rodeo and is known as the 'Rodeo Capital of Texas.' The city is also home to computer video game producer id Software, creators of Doom and Quake. In 2001, the Mesquite Skeeters high school football team won the 5A Division I State Championship. Mesquite apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Mesquite apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.