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Average Rent in North Central & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in North Central, Carrollton, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,364/mo
▲ +5.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$920/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
71
available now
Price Cuts This Week in North Central
22 listed units across 5 buildings offering 1 bed units in North Central dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $45/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Apartments | Unit 15, Sage | $1,608 | $1,374 | $234 |
| Indian Creek Apartments | Unit 18, Sage | $1,543 | $1,413 | $130 |
| The Tallows Apartments | Unit 2902, A2R | $1,276 | $1,172 | $104 |
| Indian Creek Apartments | Unit 13, Sage | $1,455 | $1,360 | $95 |
| Indian Creek Apartments | Unit 16, Sage | $1,443 | $1,384 | $59 |
| Indian Creek Apartments | Unit 25, Sorrel | $1,370 | $1,325 | $45 |
| The Tallows Apartments | Unit 2904, A1R | $1,263 | $1,237 | $26 |
| The Tallows Apartments | Unit 0208, A1R | $1,173 | $1,148 | $25 |
North Central vs Carrollton, TX Average
North Central is cheaper than the Carrollton, TX average by $165/mo (11%). The citywide average is $1,529/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in North Central?
As of August 2026, the average rent in North Central is $1,364 per month across 7 apartment communities and 71 available units. Rents have increased $84 (5.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is 18Eleven Frankford starting at $920/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,364/mo.
Prices range from $920 to $1,860 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 24 units are currently listed.
North Central Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,425 | - | 8 |
| June 2026 | $1,468 | +$43 | 8 |
| July 2026 | $1,477 | +$9 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $1,516 | +$39 | 8 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in North Central
Rent Prices by Apartment in North Central
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18Eleven Frankford | $920/mo | $1,038/mo | 6 | 2.7 |
| Bella Vista Apartments | $1,076/mo | $1,178/mo | 18 | 4 |
| Indian Creek Apartments | $1,110/mo | $1,226/mo | 11 | 3.3 |
| The Tallows Apartments | $1,148/mo | $1,204/mo | 5 | 3.8 |
| Waterford At the Park | $1,225/mo | $1,251/mo | 7 | 4.1 |
| Galleria Townhomes | $1,302/mo | $1,399/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Wylder Square Apartments | $1,655/mo | $1,743/mo | 22 | 4.4 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,364/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($920/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Median household income in North Central is $99,115 , about 51% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in North Central
Overall prices in North Central runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by North Central's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,364 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,170/mo |
Population
132,741
Median household income
$99,115
Census median rent
$1,674/mo
Rent as % of income
28.6%
Median age
38.4
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for North Central Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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