Rowlett

Indulging in lakeside living, Dalrock residents enjoy private beach areas and boat docks.
Amid a spiralling iron phoenix, strength is inferrred at Schrade Bluebonnet Park, Rowlett.
Encircling the Spirit of Rowlett at Schrade Bluebonnet Park are benches to admire the art.
Head to the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in Dalrock to feed the ducks.
Bankhead Brewing Co in Olivers has a bustling indoor crowd on a chilly Friday nights.

Rowlett, TX Area Guide

Bask in tranquil suburban living near Dallas

Suburban Upscale Family-Friendly Peaceful Lakeside

Situated about 19 miles northeast of Dallas, Rowlett is a picturesque suburb tucked between the city of Garland and Lake Ray Hubbard. Rowlett is predominantly residential, touting numerous stately homes and attractive apartment buildings adorned with lush landscaping throughout the city.

Highway 66 boasts most of the commercial activity in Rowlett, offering an array of diverse dining and shopping options for the community to enjoy. Firewheel Town Center is also conveniently located just northwest of the city. Rowlett fosters a strong sense of community through a bevy of special events, including Fireworks on Main, Movies on Main, Holiday Parade, and the Community Tree Lighting.

Rowlett’s natural beauty contributes plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, from popular water-based activities on Lake Hubbard Ray to the 600+ acres of city parkland ideal for land-based sports. Getting around from Rowlett is easy with quick access to the President George Bush Turnpike and I-30.

Explore the City

Encircling the Spirit of Rowlett at Schrade Bluebonnet Park are benches to admire the art.

Head to the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in Dalrock to feed the ducks.

Bankhead Brewing Co in Olivers has a bustling indoor crowd on a chilly Friday nights.

For great produce, Olivers residents head to nearby Sprouts Market.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Rowlett, TX is $1,352 for a studio, $1,405 for one bedroom, $1,876 for two bedrooms, and $2,320 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rowlett has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,405/month
758 Sq Ft
House
$2,576/month
2,036 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,327/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,693/month
1,873 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

18 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

38 / 100

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

Coyle Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Vernon Schrade Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Rowlett High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rowlett Creek Preserve
  • Muddy Creek Preserve
  • Jackson Spring Creek Forest Preserve
  • Breckinridge Park
  • Spring Creek Forest Preserve

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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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.