Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Rowlett, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Rowlett rent stands today

    Rowlett, TX rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,317/month. Renters are paying $85 less per month on average than last year, while month-over-month rent softened by 1.2%.

  • Rowlett runs 21.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for Texas metros with 174 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Rowlett rent for about $1,396/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,496/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,063/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,300/month and $3,000/month respectively. The citywide median rent is $2,317/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Rowlett

$2,317/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rowlett is $2,317 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $417 more per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rowlett

174

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rowlett rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,780, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Rowlett run $1,468 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,996.

Listings

Studio

$1,396

7%

31%

1 bedroom

$1,496

2%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,063

6%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,300

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,000

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,396

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,496

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,063

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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$2,317
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,851
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rowlett, TX is 25% higher than the median rent in Addison, TX.

Discover rentals in Rowlett, TX

2713 Stanford St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rowlett

Garland ISD

2713 Stanford St #A, Rowlett, TX 75088

2 beds

2 baths

$1,305

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
2701 Stanford St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rowlett

ResidentialLease, Rowlett, TX

2701 Stanford St #A, Rowlett, TX 75088

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

4614 Horizon Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,751

Price dropped $265Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
9214 Vagas Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Meadows house for rent in Rowlett

ResidentialLease, Rowlett, TX

9214 Vagas Dr, Rowlett, TX 75088

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

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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 $2,317 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rowlett?

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

How does Rowlett rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rowlett is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $417 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rowlett?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rowlett are Westwood ($2,044/mo), Highland Meadows ($2,125/mo), and Wimbledon ($2,209/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rowlett?

To comfortably afford rent in Rowlett, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the best rental deals in Rowlett, with rents running about 5.5% lower than December's peak prices. May and July see the most competition with higher demand, while December has the least competitive conditions.

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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