Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Rowlett Neighborhood of Rowlett, TX from $500 (7 Rentals)

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Rowlett Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rowlett Station

3601 Melcer DrRowlett, TX 75088

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Downtown Rowlett, Rowlett, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Rowlett Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Rowlett area of Rowlett, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakeshore Villa Apartments priced from $1,000. Scott Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Downtown Rowlett apartments for rent in Rowlett, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeshore Villa ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Scott Gardens Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Waters Edge Villas ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Rowlett, TX

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Rowlett area is the $1.77 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Lakeshore Villa Apartments in the in the Lakewood Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,794. The second greatest value Downtown Rowlett apartment is the B1 Model at Waters Edge Villas Apartments starting at $1,581 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Lakewood Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Rowlett apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeshore Villa ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.77
Waters Edge Villas ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.80
Indian Village2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.66
Reveal on the LakeA4T1BR,1BA$2.11
Village of RowlettA3.11BR,1BA$2.19
parcHAUS at Firewheel ParkwayA11BR,1BA$2.64
Rowlett StationA11BR,1BA$1.98
Scott Gardens Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.65
One90 MainS1.11BR,1BA$2.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Rowlett, Rowlett, TX

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Rowlett, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Rowlett Neighborhood in Rowlett, TX

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Rowlett Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Rowlett?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Rowlett is Lakeshore Villa Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Downtown Rowlett costs $15,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 43 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Rowlett?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Rowlett have an average cost of $371 which is $15,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Rowlett.

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