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property at 6605 Gardenia Dr

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6605 Gardenia Dr

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rowlett, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/16/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bayside Rowlett$10,638$795406
Dalrock$11,788$1,22265
Rowlett Lakeview$11,788$1,024295
Downtown Rowlett$15,156$950108

Cheapest Available Rowlett Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rowlett, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Republics: West + East in the Rosehill Meadows neighborhood priced from $730. Lake Colony in the Lake Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $803. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rowlett apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Republics: West + EastA7 Classic1BR,1BA$730
Lake ColonylcA11BR,1BA$803
Rayside Residencesrays_A41BR,1BA$805
Vista Isle Apartments1/1 A - Vista1BR,1BA$885
Lakeshore Villa ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$924

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rowlett, TX

As of April 16, 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 $1,800 with a $1.44 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon GarlandPlan 13BR,2.5BA$1.50
Broadway VillasC23BR,2BA$1.44
Country Club Condos1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Lakeshore Villa ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Rayside Residencesrays_A101BR,1BA$1.27
Lake Village West1E1BR,1BA$1.33
Domain at The One FortyA21BR,1BA$1.50
The Republics: West + EastA8 Classic1BR,1BA$1.30
Lake ColonyotlB12BR,1.5BA$1.53
Vista Isle Apartments2/1 A - Vista2BR,1BA$1.51

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Rowlett, TX
Population: 66,285

Ranked #560

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rowlett

What type of rentals are currently available in Rowlett?

There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in Rowlett, TX with pricing that ranges from $730 to $16,121. There are also 257 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rowlett ranging from $430 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rowlett?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rowlett ranges from $430 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,566.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rowlett?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rowlett range from $1,455 to $6,072, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,245.

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