Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Rowlett, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Rowlett rent stands today

    Rowlett, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with no month-to-month change observed in the market.

  • Rowlett rents run 18.2% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among comparable metros despite having a smaller total rental inventory of 140 units.

  • Price ranges

    Rowlett rents vary by bedroom from 1-bedrooms at $1,175/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,924/month, with houses commanding a median of $2,595/month and apartments at $1,677/month. The market is dominated by houses, which make up 83.8% of rentals, and larger bedroom units represent the majority of inventory.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Springfield Estates rents fell 54.5% year over year to a median of $2,350/month. This steep decline contrasts with the citywide trend of essentially flat rents in Rowlett, TX.

Median rent

Median rent in Rowlett

$2,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Rowlett is $2,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $355 more per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rowlett

140

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rowlett 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 Rowlett, TX

Average rent prices in Rowlett have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Rowlett, TX

Rent prices in Rowlett vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rowlett is $1,677, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Rowlett run $1,249 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,175

2%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,795

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,319

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,924

2%

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,319

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,924

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in Rowlett and Addison by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rowlett

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,729
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rowlett, TX is 33% higher than the median rent in Addison, TX.

Discover rentals in Rowlett, TX

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rowlett

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

2709A Clemson Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rowlett

House for rent

7406 Amherst Drive - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

7.6

Very good

7406 Amherst Drive

7406 Amherst Dr, Rowlett, TX 75088

3 beds

2 baths

$1,749

Apartment for rent

6217 Pine St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

$1,795

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 16

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Frequently asked questions for Rowlett, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Rowlett rental market.

How much is rent in Rowlett?

The average rent in Rowlett is $2,300 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rowlett?

Average rent prices in Rowlett have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Rowlett rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rowlett is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rowlett?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rowlett are The Peninsula ($1,832/mo), Dalrock ($2,099/mo), and Westwood ($2,137/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rowlett?

To comfortably afford rent in Rowlett, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Rowlett average around $1,420/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,880/month. One-bedrooms are down 4.6% year over year, while two-bedrooms have remained relatively stable.

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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