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ZIP 75088

Part of Rowlett, TX
Pop. 28,075·Dallas County·267th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,686/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$279
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ZIP 75088 · $1,686
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,337
2 BR
$1,565
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,503
Research median
$1,565/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,232/yr
At $1,686/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyDallas County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75088 (Rowlett, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,075
Median income
$105,313
Median age
40.2
Renters
26.2%
Age distribution
20%
23.8%
25.4%
14.3%
16.6%
Under 1820%
18–3423.8%
35–5425.4%
55–6414.3%
65+16.6%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
58.9%
16.8%
21.1%
White58.9%
Black16.8%
Hispanic21.1%
Asian4.4%
Education (25+)
26.6%
30.2%
37.3%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+37.3%
Housing tenure
73.8%
26.2%
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75088 in Rowlett, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,428 → $1,686
up 18.1%
Income
$96,279 → $105,313
up 9.4%
Population
26,363 → 28,075
up 6.5%
Renter share
18.1% → 26.2%
+8.1 pts
Bachelor's+
33.5% → 37.3%
+3.8 pts
Median age
39.6 → 40.2
+0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 75088 in Rowlett, TX has climbed 18.1% since 2021, going from about $1,428 per month to roughly $1,686 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $96,279 in 2021 to $105,313 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.7 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 26,363 to 28,075 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.5% change. About 26.2% of households rent today, against 18.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 33.5% to 37.3%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 75088 in Rowlett, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75088 covers Rowlett, TX. The median rent here is $1,686/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,337/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,565/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($105,313/yr), ZIP 75088 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75088?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75088 (Rowlett, TX) is $1,686. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75088 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75088's median rent of $1,686/mo is $279 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75088 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75088 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #267 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,686/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75088?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,686/mo in ZIP 75088. The local median household income is $105,313/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75088?

Rent in ZIP 75088 has increased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75088 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75088 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,686/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($105,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75088 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75088 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.2% of ZIP 75088 households are renters, while 73.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75088 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75088 compare to the rest of Rowlett?

ZIP 75088 is pricier than Rowlett as a whole. At $1,686/mo, it's $18 above the Rowlett citywide median of $1,668/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75088 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75088 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,686/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 75088's median household income ($105,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75088 19%Benchmark 30%
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