The Durham is an apartment community at 3718 Gus Thomasson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150, within a practical drive of the Mesquite rodeo area near Rodeo Drive and Military Parkway. For renters searching for Apartments Near Mesquite Rodeo Grounds, the main advantage is being able to live in a residential part of Mesquite while still reaching rodeo events, Town East shopping, Dallas College Eastfield Campus, and major highways without crossing the entire metro area.
The Mesquite rodeo tradition is one of the city’s best-known local draws, and events in that area can matter if you attend seasonal rodeos, work event shifts, host out-of-town guests, or simply like being close to Mesquite’s civic and entertainment venues. Living nearby is also useful on event nights because the streets around an arena can feel different from a normal weekday errand, with more traffic near parking entrances and after-event departures.
From The Durham, residents generally use Gus Thomasson Road as the home-base corridor, then connect toward I-635, Town East Boulevard, Military Parkway, or U.S. 80 depending on the destination. Town East Mall and the retail district around I-635 are among the more practical nearby shopping and dining areas, while Dallas College Eastfield Campus is about 3 miles from the community. For airport travel, Dallas Love Field is the closest major airport listed for the community.
For the apartment itself, The Durham offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans rather than a large mix of layouts. Current plans range from the A1 one-bedroom at 540 square feet to the B2 two-bedroom at 965 square feet, with additional one-bedroom layouts at 640 and 700 square feet and a two-bedroom option at 880 square feet. Pricing, move-in dates, and specific home availability change, so it is best to confirm the current list with the leasing office before planning around a tour.
The amenities that tend to matter most for this location are the everyday conveniences: covered parking options, a clothes care center, 24-hour emergency maintenance, Wi-Fi in common areas, and a business center. The community also has a fitness center, resort-inspired swimming pool, grilling station, and pet-friendly policies, which can make a difference when your schedule includes work, errands, and evening events around Mesquite.
Inside the homes, residents can expect spacious floor plans, washer and dryer connections, ceiling fans, spacious closets, mini and vertical blinds, and exterior storage. Select homes may include a wood-burning fireplace, linen closets, private patios or yards, and pre-wired intrusion alarms, so those features are worth asking about if they are important to how you live. The community’s FAQ also notes energy-efficient appliances and walk-in closets, with furnished options available in select cases.
The honest trade-off is that The Durham is not a walk-to-the-rodeo apartment setting. If your goal is to step out your front door and be at the arena without driving, this location will likely feel too far for that specific need. It is better suited to someone who wants Mesquite access by car, with a quieter day-to-day home base along Gus Thomasson Road and routes to the rodeo area, Eastfield, Town East, and Dallas connections.
If you want to compare commute routes, floor plan size, and current availability in person, contact The Durham leasing office or schedule a tour so the team can show you the homes that are actually available now.