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Rowlett, TX

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Bask in tranquil suburban living near Dallas

Suburban Upscale Family-Friendly Peaceful Lakeside

Situated about 19 miles northeast of Dallas, Rowlett is a picturesque suburb tucked between the city of Garland and Lake Ray Hubbard. Rowlett is predominantly residential, touting numerous stately homes and attractive apartment buildings adorned with lush landscaping throughout the city.

Highway 66 boasts most of the commercial activity in Rowlett, offering an array of diverse dining and shopping options for the community to enjoy. Firewheel Town Center is also conveniently located just northwest of the city. Rowlett fosters a strong sense of community through a bevy of special events, including Fireworks on Main, Movies on Main, Holiday Parade, and the Community Tree Lighting.

Rowlett’s natural beauty contributes plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, from popular water-based activities on Lake Hubbard Ray to the 600+ acres of city parkland ideal for land-based sports. Getting around from Rowlett is easy with quick access to the President George Bush Turnpike and I-30.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Rowlett, TX is $1,470 for a studio, $1,440 for one bedroom, $1,850 for two bedrooms, and $2,316 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rowlett has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,440/month
754 Sq Ft
House
$2,753/month
2,033 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,307/month
62 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,197/month
1,516 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Keeley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

584 Students

7
out of 10

Norma Dorsey Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

581 Students

6
out of 10

Nita Pearson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

558 Students

6
out of 10

Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

548 Students

6
out of 10

Herfurth Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

539 Students

6
out of 10

Vernon Schrade Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

891 Students

4
out of 10

Coyle Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

562 Students

4
out of 10

Rowlett High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,356 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rowlett Creek Preserve
  • Muddy Creek Preserve
  • Jackson Spring Creek Forest Preserve
  • Breckinridge Park
  • Spring Creek Forest Preserve

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.