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Rockwall

Pop. 51,168·102nd most expensive in Texas·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,747/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$215
Falling (Monthly)
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Rockwall · $1,747
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
80/100
Great value
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Rents are 15% below what Rockwall's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,747/mo
Expected by trend
$2,058/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,319
1 BR
$1,383
2 BR
$1,624
3 BR
$2,035
4 BR+
$2,612
Research median
$1,624/mo

Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Rockwall's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,964/yr
At $1,747/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.4% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rockwall, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,168
Median income
$115,580
Median age
39.5
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
24.3%
19.7%
29.1%
15.8%
Under 1824.3%
18–3419.7%
35–5429.1%
55–6411.1%
65+15.8%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
69.6%
15.8%
White69.6%
Black10.9%
Hispanic15.8%
Asian4.6%
Education (25+)
18.6%
28.8%
48.6%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma18.6%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+48.6%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Rockwall, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,518 → $1,747
up 15.1%
Income
$107,301 → $115,580
up 7.7%
Population
46,150 → 51,168
up 10.9%
Renter share
23.4% → 27.5%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
47.5% → 48.6%
+1.1 pts
Median age
38.3 → 39.5
+1.2 yrs

Rent in Rockwall, TX has increased 15.1% since 2021, going from about $1,518 per month to roughly $1,747 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $107,301 in 2021 to $115,580 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 46,150 to 51,168 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.9% change. About 27.5% of households rent today, against 23.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Rockwall, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Rockwall is $1,747/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,319/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,624/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,383/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,035/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($115,580/yr), Rockwall ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rockwall an affordable city for renters?

Rockwall is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,747/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($115,580/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rockwall falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Rockwall?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,747/mo in Rockwall. The local median household income is $115,580/yr, meaning the typical Rockwall household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rockwall?

Rent in Rockwall has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of August 2026.

Which Rockwall neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Rockwall are 75032 ($1,754/mo), and 75087 ($2,014/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Rockwall is $1,747/mo.

How does Rockwall rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Rockwall is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #102 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,747/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rockwall?

Rowlett is nearby and more affordable at $1,561/mo, which is $186 less than Rockwall.

What percentage of Rockwall residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of Rockwall households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. Rockwall leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rockwall rent compare to the national average?

Rockwall's median rent of $1,747/mo is $215 (11%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #102 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,747/mo, rent takes ~18% of Rockwall's median household income ($115,580/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rockwall 18%Benchmark 30%
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