Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
Carrollton, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Carrollton, TX rent rose 3.5% year over year to a median of $1,897/month. The year-over-year dollar change is modest, with a month-over-month decline of 4.3% reflecting a recent cooldown after a peak in May 2026.

  • Carrollton is 2.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 180 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Carrollton rent for $1,128/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,335/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,798/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,000/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Carrollton

$1,897/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carrollton is $1,897 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $53 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carrollton

180

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carrollton rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Carrollton, TX

Average rent prices in Carrollton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,516, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Carrollton run $1,345 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,721.

Listings

Studio

$1,128

2%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,335

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,797

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,500

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,000

8%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,128

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,335

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

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$1,897
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,755
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carrollton, TX is 8% higher than the median rent in Dallas, TX.

Discover rentals in Carrollton, TX

3d ago

6.5

Good

Ridgeline Townhomes Home Owners Association, Inc.

2240 Tarpley Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006

2 beds

1 bath

$412

Condo for rent

18Eleven Frankford - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.3

Very good

18Eleven Frankford

1811 E Frankford Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$995–$1,515

Apartment for rent

The Holden - Photo 1 of 1

7m ago

8.8

Very good

The Holden

2500 Guerrero Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,020–$2,350

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Fountains of Rosemeade - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

8.3

Very good

Fountains of Rosemeade

3440 E Rosemeade Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,039–$1,677

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,897 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carrollton?

Average rent prices in Carrollton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Carrollton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carrollton is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $53 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carrollton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Carrollton are Original Town ($1,520/mo), Indian Creek ($1,605/mo), and Southwest Carrollton ($1,724/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carrollton?

To comfortably afford rent in Carrollton, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Carrollton average around $1,400 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 per month. One-bedroom rents increased 1.2% from the previous year, while two-bedroom prices remained relatively stable.

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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