Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Rockwall, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rockwall, TX rent slipped 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,199/month. Renters today are paying $118 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its peak in 2025.

  • Rockwall runs 15.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above the national average with a smaller inventory of 127 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Rockwall rent for about $1,233/month, 1-bedrooms $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,837/month, with 3-bedrooms at the citywide median of $2,199/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,838/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses make up 71.8% of total rentals and rent higher at $2,500/month compared to apartments at $1,530/month, which comprise 10.6% of the market. This split shows the premium on house rentals in Rockwall, TX.

Median rent

Median rent in Rockwall

$2,199/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rockwall is $2,199 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $299 more per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rockwall

127

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rockwall 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 Rockwall, TX

Average rent prices in Rockwall have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Rockwall, TX

Rent prices in Rockwall vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockwall is $1,530, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockwall run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,787.

Listings

Studio

$1,233

6%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,837

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,199

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,837

1%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,233

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,837

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,837

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rockwall, 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 Rockwall, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Rockwall and Allen by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rockwall

Median rent price$2,199
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rockwall, TX is 8% lower than the median rent in Allen, TX.

Discover rentals in Rockwall, TX

Sonoma Court - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

14h ago

8.8

Very good

Sonoma Court

970 W Yellowjacket Ln, Rockwall, TX 75087

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,337–$4,354

Apartment for rent

509 S Fannin St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rockwall

ResidentialLease, Rockwall, TX

509 S Fannin St #B, Rockwall, TX 75087

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

559 Perch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockwall Lake Estates house for rent in Rockwall

3/2

559 Perch Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032

3 beds

2 baths

$1,599

House for rent

567 Tubbs Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rockwall Lake Estates house for rent in Rockwall

ResidentialLease, Rockwall, TX

567 Tubbs Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032

4 beds

2 baths

$1,700

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Rockwall, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Rockwall rental market.

How much is rent in Rockwall?

The average rent in Rockwall is $2,199 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rockwall?

Average rent prices in Rockwall have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Rockwall rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rockwall is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $299 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rockwall?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rockwall are Lakeview Summit ($1,695/mo), Hickory Ridge ($1,974/mo), and Rockwall Lake Estates ($1,985/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockwall?

To comfortably afford rent in Rockwall, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the best rental deals in Rockwall, with rents running about 8% lower than February's peak prices. December and November also show less competitive conditions with reduced demand compared to inventory.

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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