Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Rockwall, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Rockwall rent stands today

    Rockwall, TX rent rose 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,195/month. Renters today are paying $65 more per month on average than last year as the market recovers from a recent trough below $2,010/month in mid-2026.

  • Rockwall runs 15.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for Texas metros with a total of 126 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Rockwall rent for about $1,411/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,338/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,798/month, while 3-bedrooms sit at the citywide median of $2,195/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,950/month. Houses dominate the market at 75% of rentals, renting for $2,527/month compared to $1,500/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Lakeview Summit rents fell 36.2% year over year to $1,655/month across 11 rentals, marking the largest local decline. This contrasts with the citywide 3.0% rent increase and shows a notable cooling in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Rockwall

$2,195/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rockwall is $2,195 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rockwall

126

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,527. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockwall run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,680.

Listings

Studio

$1,411

11%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,337

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,797

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,195

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,950

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,411

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$2,195
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 9% lower than the median rent in Allen, TX.

Discover rentals in Rockwall, TX

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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

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.
377 Perch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,741

Price dropped $290Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
116 Windmill Ridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Rockwall

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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 Rockwall, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Rockwall rental market.

How much is rent in Rockwall?

The average rent in Rockwall is $2,195 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rockwall?

Average rent prices in Rockwall have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $295 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rockwall?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rockwall are Lakeview Summit ($1,655/mo), Caruth Lake ($1,729/mo), and Northshore ($1,895/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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