3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rockwall, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Rockwall, Texas as of August 2026. That's +16% higher than the citywide median of $1,747 and +4% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Rockwall
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rockwall
Compare Rockwall's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Salado | $950 |
| 3 | Clute | $968 |
| 4 | Marshall | $1,125 |
| 5 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 6 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 9 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 10 | Navasota | $1,230 |
| 11 | Nacogdoches | $1,240 |
| 12 | Paris | $1,250 |
| 13 | San Juan | $1,270 |
| 14 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 15 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 7 | Keller | $3,180 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Lavon | $3,100 |
| 12 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Royse City | $2,980 |
| 15 | Celina | $2,930 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Rockwall.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Rockwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fate, TX | 5 mi | $1,897 | $-138 (-7%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 7.6 mi | $1,817 | $-218 (-11%) |
| Lavon, TX | 7.8 mi | $3,100 | +$1,065 (+52%) |
| Royse City, TX | 9.4 mi | $2,980 | +$945 (+46%) |
| Wylie, TX | 10 mi | $2,186 | +$151 (+7%) |
| Sachse, TX | 10.7 mi | $1,967 | $-68 (-3%) |
| Forney, TX | 10.9 mi | $2,295 | +$260 (+13%) |
| Garland, TX | 13.3 mi | $2,252 | +$217 (+11%) |
| Terrell, TX | 13.8 mi | $1,940 | $-95 (-5%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 14.2 mi | $1,682 | $-353 (-17%) |
| Princeton, TX | 17.5 mi | $2,670 | +$635 (+31%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 17.7 mi | $2,000 | $-35 (-2%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Rockwall — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Rockwall?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Rockwall, Texas is $2,035 per month. This is +16% higher than the citywide median of $1,747.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Rockwall?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,400 ($6,783/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rockwall expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rockwall's 3-bedroom median of $2,035 is +4% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rockwall rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 259 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Rockwall ranks #150 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Rockwall?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Fate ($1,897), Rowlett ($1,817), Sachse ($1,967).