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Average Rent in Rowlett, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Rowlett, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,727/mo
▲ +7.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,895/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
35
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Rowlett, TX
31 listed units across 5 buildings offering 3 bed units in Rowlett, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $31/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One90 Main | Unit 37726 | $1,699 | $1,624 | $75 |
| Embree Hill | Unit 03210, 2A | $1,890 | $1,835 | $55 |
| Embree Hill | Unit 12206, 2B | $1,930 | $1,875 | $55 |
| Park at Bayside Apartments | Unit 4302, A2 | $1,343 | $1,302 | $41 |
| The View at Sapphire Bay | Unit 1100, 3/2 | $3,082 | $3,042 | $40 |
| The View at Sapphire Bay | Unit 1214, 3/2 | $3,357 | $3,317 | $40 |
| The View at Sapphire Bay | Unit 1236, 3/2 | $3,282 | $3,242 | $40 |
| The View at Sapphire Bay | Unit 1314, 3/2 | $3,357 | $3,317 | $40 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Rowlett, TX
Compare average rent across Rowlett, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garland 75040 | $2,446 | ▼ $18 | $1,760 | 1 | 47 |
| Rowlett 75088 | $1,745 | ▲ $4 | $1,084 | 5 | 245 |
| Rowlett 75089 | $1,585 | ▲ $121 | $1,213 | 1 | 15 |
| Garland 75043 | $1,307 | ▲ $77 | $785 | 6 | 127 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rowlett, TX?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Rowlett, TX is $2,727 per month across 9 apartment communities and 35 available units. Rents have increased $119 (7.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Rise Hillcrest starting at $1,895/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,727/mo.
Prices range from $1,895 to $3,317 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Rowlett, TX Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,721 | - | 7 |
| July 2026 | $1,699 | -$22 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $1,718 | +$19 | 9 |
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 Rowlett, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Rowlett, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Hillcrest | $1,895/mo | $1,895/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Park at Bayside Apartments | $2,215/mo | $2,226/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Embree Hill | $2,359/mo | $2,360/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| Harmony Luxury | $2,368/mo | $2,368/mo | 1 | 4 |
| One90 Main | $2,373/mo | $2,411/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| Reveal on the Lake Apartments | $2,471/mo | $2,515/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| ParcHAUS at Firewheel | $2,860/mo | $2,865/mo | 14 | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Rowlett, TX
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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
$109,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,727/mo.
Comfortable income
$131,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,895/mo), you need to earn at least $76,000/year.
Cost of living in Rowlett, TX
We only have live rent data for Rowlett, TX so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,727 |
| Estimated total | $2,727/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Rowlett, TX Apartments
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