Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Carrollton, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Carrollton rent stands today

    Carrollton, TX rent rose 6.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,976/month. Rents are near the peak reached two months ago in August 2026, reflecting a $128 increase compared to last year.

  • Carrollton runs 4.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 288 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Carrollton sit around $1,365/month and $1,350/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms are about $1,766/month. Larger units reach $2,995/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms at $2,570/month. The 4+ bedroom segment shows the highest median rent.

Median rent

Median rent in Carrollton

$1,975/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carrollton is $1,975 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carrollton

288

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carrollton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Carrollton, TX

Average rent prices in Carrollton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Carrollton, TX

Rent prices in Carrollton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carrollton is $1,480, whereas a house costs $2,699. 1-bedroom apartments in Carrollton run $1,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,673.

Listings

Studio

$1,365

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,350

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,766

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,569

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,365

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,766

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,569

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carrollton, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Carrollton, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Carrollton and Dallas by all bedroom counts and property types.

Carrollton

Median rent price$1,975
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carrollton, TX is 17% higher than the median rent in Dallas, TX.

Discover rentals in Carrollton, TX

5d+ ago

6.5

Good

Ridgeline Townhomes Home Owners Association, Inc.

2240 Tarpley Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006

2 beds

1 bath

$412

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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Rent special

2d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Fountains of Rosemeade

3440 E Rosemeade Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$899–$1,534

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Trinity Mills - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Trinity Mills

2750 E Trinity Mills Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$915–$1,420

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects an 11-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
The Holden - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

The Holden

2500 Guerrero Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$990–$2,370

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Carrollton, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Carrollton rental market.

How much is rent in Carrollton?

The average rent in Carrollton is $1,975 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carrollton?

Average rent prices in Carrollton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Carrollton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carrollton is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carrollton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Carrollton are Original Town ($1,547/mo), Indian Creek ($1,605/mo), and Southwest Carrollton ($1,809/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carrollton?

To comfortably afford rent in Carrollton, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Carrollton?

Based on our rent data, November offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Carrollton, with rents running approximately 4.5% lower than the August peak. November also sees the least competition among renters, while July tends to be the most competitive month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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