
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rowlett, TX from $700 (72 Rentals)
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6605 Gardenia Dr

7010 Lakeshore Dr

Harmony Luxury Apartments

7614 Swiss Way

Terra Lago

One90 Main

Village of Rowlett

Waters Edge Villas

8814 Pine Forest Dr, Unit Apartment
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Reveal at Bayside

The View at Sapphire Bay

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Surfside at Sapphire Bay

Reveal on the Lake

Park at Bayside

The Luxe at Rowlett 55+ Active Adult

Rowlett Station

Lakeshore Villa Apartments

Lakeview Pointe - 55+ Community

Lakeview Townhomes
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Evergreen Rowlett

2701 Stanford St

Residences of Long Branch

2510 Stanford St

5330 Daytona Dr

Rayside Residences

The Republics: West + East

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Lake Colony

Vista Isle Apartments

1618 Bruce Dr
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1618 Bruce Dr

The Retreat at Faulkner Point

El Castillo

The Meadows

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Lively at Firewheel

Domain at The One Forty

Miles One 90

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Atwater

Lake Meadows

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Ablon At Harbor Village
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Linz at the Station

5913 Lake Hubbard Pky, Unit 228, Unit 228

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Embree Hill

Soltra Firewheel

5026 Zion Rd, Unit Zion Rd and I-30

Parc at Garland

2422 Firewheel Pkwy, Unit 2320

The Olsen

Amberlin at the Station 55+ Active Adult

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Urban Village Rosehill
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Rowlett, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rowlett?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rowlett Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $883 | $1,600 |
| Cheap Rowlett 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $735 | $2,451 |
| Cheap Rowlett 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $958 | $3,840 |
| Cheap Rowlett 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $1,505 | $5,435 |
| Cheap Rowlett 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,374 | $2,470 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rowlett, TX
Pricing Updated: 05/22/2026Current apartment rentals in the Rowlett, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rowlett Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Rowlett | $21,064 | $735 | 369 |
| Dalrock | $21,064 | $1,189 | 62 |
| Downtown Rowlett | $21,064 | $950 | 128 |
| Rowlett Lakeview | $21,064 | $1,022 | 274 |
Cheapest Available Rowlett Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rowlett, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Rayside Residences in the Lake Point neighborhood priced from $735. The Republics: West + East in the Rosehill Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rowlett apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayside Residences | rays_A5 | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| The Republics: West + East | A5 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Harmony Luxury Apartments | Coral B | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Vista Isle Apartments | 1/1 A - Vista | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Rowlett Station | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $961 |
| Lake Village West | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $982 |
| Terra Lago | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,022 |
| The Meadows | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
| Lively at Firewheel | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Miles One 90 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rowlett, TX
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rowlett area is the $1.50 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Garland in the in the South Garland neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Rowlett apartment is the C2 Model at Broadway Villas starting at $1,818 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the South Garland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rowlett apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tricon Garland | Plan 1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| Broadway Villas | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Country Club Condos | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Lake Colony | otlB2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Terra Lago | A1I | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Lakeshore Villa Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Lake Village West | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Rayside Residences | rays_A14 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Republics: West + East | A9 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Vista Isle Apartments | 2/1 A - Vista | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rowlett Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rowlett?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rowlett is under $1,105.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rowlett?
The cheapest apartment in Rowlett is Rayside Residences which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Rowlett costs $21,064.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rowlett?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Rowlett that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rowlett?
Cheap apartments in Rowlett have an average cost of $404 which is $20,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rowlett.
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