Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Carrollton, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Carrollton rent stands today

    Carrollton, TX rent rose 8.1% year over year to a current median of $2,000/month. The increase is modest in dollar terms, with rents roughly unchanged compared to last year. Month-over-month rent declined 1.5% in September 2026.

  • Carrollton's median rent is 5.3% above the $1,900/month national median, reflecting a mid-tier market with 298 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,194/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,306/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,789/month, while larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,592/month and $3,000/month respectively. The 2-bedroom median is $1,789.

Median rent

Median rent in Carrollton

$2,000/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carrollton is $2,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carrollton

298

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,465, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Carrollton run $1,306 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,624.

Listings

Studio

$1,194

4%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,306

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,789

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,592

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,000

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,194

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,306

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,789

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,592

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carrollton, TX is 19% 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

Trinity Mills - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Trinity Mills

2750 E Trinity Mills Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$945–$1,390

The Holden - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

The Holden

2500 Guerrero Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$990–$2,480

1809 on Cox Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1809 on Cox Apartments

1809 Cox St, Carrollton, TX 75006

2 beds

1 bath

$999

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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 $2,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carrollton?

Average rent prices in Carrollton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Carrollton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carrollton is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carrollton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Carrollton are Indian Creek ($1,605/mo), Original Town ($1,605/mo), and Southwest Carrollton ($1,805/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carrollton?

To comfortably afford rent in Carrollton, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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