Carrollton

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Carrollton, TX

Area Guide

Classic Texas charm awaits you in one of Dallas’ finest suburbs

Historic • Suburb • Commuter • Lake • Outdoors • Nature • Golf •

Right in the in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Carrollton is a large suburban community that regularly earns recognition as one of the best places to live in America by national publications. The landscape is filled with residential neighborhoods, upscale homes, and apartment communities on charming tree-lined streets. Residents benefit from a low crime rate, and families love the wide availability of excellent public schools.

Public parks and nature trails provide endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors without going far from home. Just north of town, Lewisville Lake is a popular weekend destination for boating, fishing, and just lounging on the shore. There are several waterparks nearby as well. Carrollton is only 20 minutes west of the University of Texas at Dallas and a few minutes northeast of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, adding even more convenience for those looking for an apartment in a great location.

Explore the City

Windmill against a red sky

Sailboats on the lake at sunset

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Carrollton, TX is $1,353 for a studio, $1,336 for one bedroom, $1,671 for two bedrooms, and $2,407 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carrollton has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,336/month
734 Sq Ft
House
$3,058/month
2,148 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,564/month
863 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,694/month
1,807 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Carrollton, TX

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rosemeade Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

461 Students

10/10

Mccoy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

447 Students

10/10

Polser Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

479 Students

9/10

Kent Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

468 Students

9/10

Homestead Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

462 Students

9/10

Arbor Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

887 Students

7/10

Creek Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

600 Students

7/10

Blalack Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

888 Students

6/10

Perry Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

831 Students

6/10

Polk Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

967 Students

4/10

Hebron High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,678 Students

7/10

Creekview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,610 Students

6/10

Turner High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,107 Students

4/10

Smith High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,933 Students

4/10
School data provided by http://www.greatschools.org The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process. View GreatSchools Rating Methodology Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Carrollton

Brookbend

Brookbend

3420 Country Square Dr,
Carrollton, TX 75006

$1,300 - $2,800

1-2 Beds

Discovery at The Realm

Discovery at The Realm

3600 Windhaven Pky,
Lewisville, TX 75056

$1,300 - $3,300

Studio - 3 Beds

MAA Addison Circle

MAA Addison Circle

5009 Addison Cir,
Addison, TX 75001

$1,440 - $4,090

Studio - 2 Beds

The Holden

The Holden

2500 Guerrero Dr,
Carrollton, TX 75006

$1,120 - $2,470

1-2 Beds

Bent Tree Lofts

Bent Tree Lofts

17501 North Dallas Pky,
Dallas, TX 75287

$1,329 - $2,799

Studio - 2 Beds

The Chase Apartments

The Chase Apartments

4343 Rosemeade Pky,
Dallas, TX 75287

$1,015 - $1,870

1-2 Beds

The Willows on Rosemeade

The Willows on Rosemeade

4300 Rosemeade Pky,
Dallas, TX 75287

$1,160 - $1,845

1-2 Beds

One90 Frankford

One90 Frankford

3301 President George Bush Tpke,
Dallas, TX 75287

$1,521 - $3,024

1-3 Beds

Tapestry at the Realm

Tapestry at the Realm

2901 Lady Bettye Dr,
Lewisville, TX 75056

$1,329 - $3,820

Studio - 2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Carrollton

3635 Garden Brook Dr

3635 Garden Brook Dr,
Farmers Branch, TX 75234

$1,750

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths

2557 Buttermilk Way

2557 Buttermilk Way,
Carrollton, TX 75010

$2,975

3 Beds | 3 Baths

2602 Ramblewood Dr

2602 Ramblewood Dr,
Carrollton, TX 75006

$4,900

3 Beds | 3 Baths

1607 Spring Ave

1607 Spring Ave,
Carrollton, TX 75006

$4,200

3 Beds | 2 Baths

1118 Tahlequah Trail

1118 Tahlequah Trail,
Carrollton, TX 75007

$2,775

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths

1624 Sutters Mill Dr

1624 Sutters Mill Dr,
Carrollton, TX 75007

$4,300

3 Beds | 3 Baths

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Living in Carrollton

Restaurants

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If you build a large appetite while shopping or simply want to get out for a quick bite, the Carrollton area will provide the opportunity to meet the expectations of the most demanding diner. Two of the finest steak house in the nation are next door, including III Forks and Del Frisco’s Double Eagle. Whether your tastes run to ethnic or comfort food, Carrollton boasts of more dining options than you can try out in years of dining. From the Agave Azul Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar to A Chef Du Jour, residents support a very broad range of food and dining alternatives.

Transportation

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One of the reasons for Carrollton’s popularity as a preferred place to live is its transportation. For those who are married to their autos, the city has ready access to the Dallas Tollway for quick access to many of the area’s facilities and attractions, including downtown Dallas and the DFW airport. Carrollton is also a participating member in the modern Dallas Area Rapid Transit System, a great light rail alternative. The recently completed and opened Green Line for DART provides excellent transportation to Dallas and area locations, including an easy connection for traveling by rail to Fort Worth. For those who have the need to fly, you can choose your own landing pad at Addison Municipal Airport, which borders Carrollton, or head to either Love Field or DFW.

Shopping

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Texans are known to enjoy their shopping, and Carrolton residents truly have the option to shop until they drop. While there are a number of local strip malls and shopping areas, the city is within minutes of some of the nation’s finest shopping malls, including the Stonebriar Centre and the Shops at Willow Bend. However, there are at least another dozen large malls, outlet centers, and prime shopping areas within 30 to 40 minutes of Carrollton, and hundreds of specialty shops, one-of-a-kind boutiques. Whatever your interest or whim, from mundane to sublime, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to sate your desire for shopping.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.