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Rental Market Trends in Carrollton, TX

What is the average rent in Carrollton, TX?

$1,329/month

Average Rent

729 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Carrollton, TX is $1,329 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Carrollton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Carrollton, you can expect to pay about $1,255 per month for a studio, $1,329 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,678 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,213 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,255/month
529 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,329/month
729 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,678/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,213/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,342/month
1,486 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,821/month
1,794 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,732/month
2,742 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,230/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,379/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$9,419/month
1,018 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,695/month
1,565 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,796/month
2,006 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Carrollton, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $31 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Carrollton, TX
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Carrollton, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
53% $1,001 - $1,500/month
39% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carrollton?

Based on current rent prices, Frankford Estates, Rollingwood Estates and Trafalgar Square are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carrollton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Frankford Estates
$1,096/month
689 Sq Ft
Rollingwood Estates
$1,207/month
680 Sq Ft
Trafalgar Square
$1,211/month
836 Sq Ft
Rosemeade
$1,270/month
690 Sq Ft
Estates of Indian Creek
$1,320/month
773 Sq Ft
Palisades Point
$1,334/month
696 Sq Ft
Original Town
$1,360/month
688 Sq Ft
Downtown Carrollton
$1,407/month
683 Sq Ft
Old Downtown Carrollton Association
$1,432/month
698 Sq Ft
Quail Creek North
$1,466/month
890 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carrollton?

Based on current rent prices, Mustang Park, West Carrollton and Coyote Ridge are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carrollton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mustang Park
$1,910/month
836 Sq Ft
West Carrollton
$1,533/month
683 Sq Ft
Coyote Ridge
$1,500/month
795 Sq Ft
Quail Creek North
$1,466/month
890 Sq Ft
Old Downtown Carrollton Association
$1,432/month
698 Sq Ft
Downtown Carrollton
$1,407/month
683 Sq Ft
Original Town
$1,360/month
688 Sq Ft
Palisades Point
$1,334/month
696 Sq Ft
Estates of Indian Creek
$1,320/month
773 Sq Ft
Rosemeade
$1,270/month
690 Sq Ft

Which Carrollton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Carrollton with the most apartments available are West Carrollton, Original Town and Downtown Carrollton .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Carrollton
$1,533/month
683 Sq Ft
Original Town
$1,360/month
688 Sq Ft
Downtown Carrollton
$1,407/month
683 Sq Ft
Old Downtown Carrollton Association
$1,432/month
698 Sq Ft
Estates of Indian Creek
$1,320/month
773 Sq Ft
Mustang Park
$1,910/month
836 Sq Ft
Coyote Ridge
$1,500/month
795 Sq Ft
Trafalgar Square
$1,211/month
836 Sq Ft
Rosemeade
$1,270/month
690 Sq Ft
Frankford Estates
$1,096/month
689 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carrollton, TX?

Because the average rent in Carrollton is $1,329, you’ll want to make about $4,430 per month or $53,160 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Carrollton, TX

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$1,015 - $4,980

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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