Rockwall

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Paddleboating on Lake Ray Hubbard is a favorite in Rockwall.
Aerial View of Rockwall City water tank near Hickory Ridge overlooking scenic Lake Ray Hubbard.
With friendly neighbors, affordable homes and convenient location, Fate is a fast-growing city.

Rockwall, TX Area Guide

It’s a fast-growing metropolis with great amenities – come home to Rockwall!

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Whether you’re looking for a Rockwall apartment for yourself or a growing family, you will always find a wide variety of options to fit any taste and budget. The City of Rockwall is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the state, and its location on the northeast side of Lake Ray Hubbard makes it a preferred bedroom community for Dallas commuters.

Rockwall has a strong art fan base, and the proof is in the Rockwall County Arts Alliance. This organization puts on numerous shows throughout the year, including the annual Rockwall Musicfest. In addition to the booming art scene here, residents can also enjoy the Dallas Arts District just a half hour away.

As a small town grown large, Rockwall’s full range of popular department stores, outlets, and restaurants excite. True to its Texas identity, Rockwall is dotted with steakhouses like Culpepper’s. Seafood is pretty big here and so is the nightlife. Locals love Shenaniganz arcade and bowling center.

When they’re not at home in their apartments, residents may be enjoying jet-skiing on the lake, improving their golf game at the local courses, or hiking. Interstate 30 is a major roadway that cuts through the city, and residents look forward to an afternoon at the city parks.

Explore the City

With friendly neighbors, affordable homes and convenient location, Fate is a fast-growing city.

Aerial View of Rockwall City water tank near Hickory Ridge overlooking scenic Lake Ray Hubbard.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Rockwall, TX is $1,359 for a studio, $1,405 for one bedroom, $1,812 for two bedrooms, and $2,080 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rockwall has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,405/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$2,652/month
2,252 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,139/month
1,729 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockwall, TX is for everyday living.

Somewhat walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

J W Williams Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Rockwall High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Maurine Cain Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Herman E Utley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Rockwall High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Rockwall Quest Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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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 February 2026.