Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
Carrollton, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Carrollton, TX rent slipped 11.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,649/month. Renters today are paying $218 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline since the peak of $1,858 in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Carrollton sits 15.0% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 203 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Carrollton rent for $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,254/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,698/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. Houses command a median of $2,600/month compared to $1,452/month for apartments, reflecting the inventory split with houses making up 47.3% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Central Carrollton rents rose 40.7% year over year to $1,971/month across 22 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 11.0%. This neighborhood is a distinct outlier in an otherwise cooling market.
Median rent
Median rent in Carrollton
$1,649/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Carrollton is $1,649 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $291 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carrollton
203
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carrollton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carrollton, TX
Average rent prices in Carrollton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,452, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Carrollton run $1,254 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,641.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 |  6% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,254 | 1% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,698 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Carrollton | $1,971 | |
Indian Creek | $1,540 | |
North Central Carrollton | $1,647 | |
Northeast Carrollton | $2,295 | |
Original Town | $1,501 | |
Southwest Carrollton | $1,600 | |
West Carrollton | $2,193 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,452 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,763 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $668 | 12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,254
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,698
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
Southwest Carrollton
Average rent
$1,600
Northeast Carrollton
Average rent
$2,295
North Central Carrollton
Average rent
$1,647
Original Town
Average rent
$1,501
Indian Creek
Average rent
$1,540
Central Carrollton
Average rent
$1,971
West Carrollton
Average rent
$2,193
Apartments
Average rent
$1,452
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,763
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$668
Last 30 days
12%
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
15%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carrollton, TX is 3% higher than the median rent in Dallas, TX.
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11%Discover rentals in Carrollton, TX
5d+ ago
2240 Tarpley Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006
2 beds
1 bath
$412
Condo for rent
2d ago
2500 Guerrero Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$2,410
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3420 Country Square Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,104–$2,740
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Original Town apartment for rent in Carrollton
1943 N Josey Ln #2287, Carrollton, TX 75006
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carrollton
1529 Arrowhead Ln #NA, Carrollton, TX 75007
4 beds
3 baths
$9,750
House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Northeast Carrollton house for rent in Carrollton
2420 Vista Glen Ln #NA, Carrollton, TX 75007
5 beds
4 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available Jan 2
5d+ ago
Central Carrollton house for rent in Carrollton
1614 Woodcrest Ln, Carrollton, TX 75006
4 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
North Central Carrollton house for rent in Carrollton
3909 Aquatic Dr, Carrollton, TX 75007
5 beds
4 baths
$7,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1455 Moonrise Ave Apt 1100, Carrollton, TX 75006
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,210–$2,892
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1600 W Frankford Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007
1 bed
1 bath
$1,339–$1,569
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1652 W Frankford Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,229–$1,469
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1111 S Main St, Carrollton, TX 75006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,276–$2,660
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1610 E Belt Line Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006
1–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,445
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1834 E Peters Colony Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,627
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,124
Condo for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,694
Condo for rent
Available Jun 12
1d ago
Verified
1455 Moonrise Ave Apt 1100, Carrollton, TX 75006
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,210–$2,892
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1600 W Frankford Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007
1 bed
1 bath
$1,339–$1,569
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1652 W Frankford Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,229–$1,469
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1111 S Main St, Carrollton, TX 75006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,276–$2,660
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 $1,649 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carrollton?
Average rent prices in Carrollton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Carrollton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carrollton is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $291 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carrollton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carrollton are Original Town ($1,501/mo), Indian Creek ($1,540/mo), and Southwest Carrollton ($1,600/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carrollton?
To comfortably afford rent in Carrollton, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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 Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Carrollton average around $1,410/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,800/month. Both bedroom types are down slightly year over year, with one-bedrooms falling 1.4% and two-bedrooms dropping 1.2%.
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).