Last updated on July 26, 2026

Average rent in
Rockwall, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rockwall, TX rent slipped 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,002/month. Renters today are paying $52 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.1% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Rockwall runs 3.7% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 88 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Rockwall rent for $972/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,998/month. Houses dominate the inventory at 79.7%, renting for $2,430/month, while apartments, making up 11.5%, rent for $1,497/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Shores North rents fell 50.1% year over year to $1,745/month across 12 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 4.4% drop, marking a significant local cooling in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Rockwall

$2,002/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rockwall is $2,002 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $72 more per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rockwall

88

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 Rockwall, TX

Rent prices in Rockwall vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockwall is $1,497, whereas a house costs $2,430. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockwall run $1,290 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$972

No Change

30%

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$2,195

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,997

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$972

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,997

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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$2,002
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rockwall, TX is 5% lower than the median rent in Allen, TX.

Discover rentals in Rockwall, TX

Sonoma Court - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

9h ago

8.8

Very good

Sonoma Court

970 W Yellowjacket Ln, Rockwall, TX 75087

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,156–$6,809

Price drop

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

109 Brockway Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rockwall

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Rockwall, TX

109 Brockway Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

House for rent

936 Williams St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rockwall

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Rockwall, TX

936 Williams St, Rockwall, TX 75087

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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 $2,002 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rockwall?

Average rent prices in Rockwall have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Rockwall rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rockwall is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $72 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rockwall?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rockwall are Hickory Ridge ($1,525/mo), Shores North ($1,745/mo), and The Preserve ($1,850/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockwall?

To comfortably afford rent in Rockwall, 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 Rockwall?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Rockwall average around $1,380/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,810/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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