Heath Apartment Locator: Lakefront Houses on Big Lots
Free help from your Heath apartment locator: we checked 24 places this week, from $829 a month after free rent. Heath sits on Lake Ray Hubbard's eastern shore in Rockwall and Kaufman counties. Its zoning calls for big lots, so almost every rental is a house, some right on the water, and there are almost no apartment complexes. Ask about docks, wells, septic and whether the address is on Oncor or a co-op. Groceries and errands run north to Rockwall, and the Dallas commute crosses the I-30 bridge.
- Typical 1 bedroom
- $1,255/mo
- Places with homes available
- 24
- With a special
- 54%
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Heath apartments by size this week
We checked 24 places in and near Heath on November 6, 2026. Prices count any firm free rent, spread over the lease, and are before fees. Pick your size to see the best deals.
This week in Heath
Price by building age, after free rent
For a 1 bedroom here, newer buildings cost only about $120 a month more than middle age ones. That's not much extra for a newer home.
On a 2 bedroom here, middle age buildings run about $215 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
On a 3 bedroom here, middle age buildings run about $293 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
54%
of places here have a move-in special
Firm free rent offers here give about 4 weeks.
+$84
typical studio since November 1
Prices here went up. When you find a deal you like, ask us how long it lasts.
2
brand new or still opening
1 has a special now. New buildings often run the biggest deals as they fill up.
Our picks in Heath
Places we like right now, in each kind of building. Tell us your budget, and we'll send the names and floor plans.
Newer buildings
Built or redone since 2015
1 / 61 Bedroom from $1,359/moHalf off first 4 monthsOur takeThe crew here is always cleaning, touching up paint and keeping halls tidy, so the place still looks brand new.Get the name →
1 / 71 Bedroom from $1,294/moOur takeThe gym is good enough to skip a paid membership, and the leasing team makes a first move easy.Get the name →
1 / 71 Bedroom from $1,424/moOur takeMoving from out of state? The leasing team here makes a long distance move easy, and the building is in great shape.Get the name →
Middle age buildings
Mostly built 1995 to 2014
1 / 81 Bedroom from $1,225/moUp to 10 weeks free if moved in by end of NovemberOur takeAsk about garage and reserved parking options when you tour; this newer build has a welcoming lobby too.Get the name →
1 / 71 Bedroom from $1,080/moUp to 6 weeks freeOur takeAn older property with updated homes inside and an office team you can meet in person on your tour.Get the name →
1 / 71 Bedroom from $1,196/moUp to 10 weeks freeOur takeA calm spot set back from the busy roads, with a nice pool, a game room and errands a short drive away.Get the name →
Find your best deal in Heath
Pick what you want. We compare each deal with buildings like it here: same size, about the same age.
Circles show the general area, not the building. Numbers match the deals below.
1 / 8Top deal on this list
$241 below similar 1 bedrooms here
Low price, no special needed
$829
/mo
1 bed · 657 sq ft · $1.26 per sq ft
Garland · Class B · Built 1991 · 3.5+ stars on Google
Up $18 since November 1 · 8 homes available this week
Get the name and floor plan
1 / 5$151 below similar studios here
Studio · 531 sq ft · $2.00 per sq ft
Rockwall · Class A · Built 2023 · 4+ stars on Google
2 homes available this week
No special needed
$1,060/moGet the name
1 / 8$341 below similar 2 bedrooms here
2 bed · 942 sq ft · $1.52 per sq ft
Rockwall · Class A · Built 2019 · 4.5+ stars on Google
6 homes available this week
No special needed
$1,435/moGet the name- 1 / 7★ Our pick
$577 below similar 3 bedrooms here
3 bed · 980 sq ft · $1.51 per sq ft
Rockwall · Class B · Built 1985 · 4+ stars on Google
5 homes available this week
Up to 6 weeks free on some homes
$1,480/moGet the name 
1 / 2$316 below similar 4 bedrooms here
4 bed · 1,984 sq ft · $2,095 listed
Forney · Class B · Built 2021 · 3.5+ stars on Google
Down $95 since November 1 · 16 homes available this week
1 month free on a 12‑month lease
You save about $2,100
$1,920/mo net effectiveGet the name
Prices are rent only. Monthly fees and the deposit are extra. Ask for your list, and we'll send the names and floor plans.
Nothing here matches all of that this week. Tell us what you want and we'll look for buildings that fit.
Why our prices are lower than what the community quotes
When a community gives free rent, we spread it over the whole lease and show what you pay a month on average. The community quotes the full rent, and many take the free rent off your first months. You pay the same total either way. Our way lets you compare one deal with another. Fees and the deposit are extra.
Why our prices are lower than what the community quotes
When a community gives free rent, we spread it over the whole lease and show what you pay a month on average. The community quotes the full rent, and many take the free rent off your first months. You pay the same total either way. Our way lets you compare one deal with another. Fees and the deposit are extra.
See all the numbers: prices by size, newer vs. older, week by week
Prices by size
"Middle half" is the range half the places here start in. A price under it beats about 3 in 4 places.
| Size | Typical | Cheapest | Middle half | Per sq ft | Since November 1 | Places open |
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| Studio | $1,199 | $1,060 | $1,115 to $1,222 | $2.05 | up $84 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $1,255 | $829 | $1,170 to $1,320 | $1.88 | up $10 | 21 |
| 2 bed | $1,724 | $1,250 | $1,535 to $1,805 | $1.62 | up $29 | 21 |
| 3 bed | $2,057 | $1,480 | $1,904 to $2,269 | $1.52 | no change | 14 |
| 4 bed | $2,236 | $1,889 | $1,913 to $2,634 | $1.26 | down $47 | 4 |
Newer vs. older buildings
Newer means built or redone since 2015. Middle means mostly 1995 to 2014. Older means built before 1995. Prices are for a 1 bedroom. How we sort them
| Buildings | Typical 1 bed | With a special | Usual weeks free | Per sq ft | Places |
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| Newer (Class A) | $1,320 | 56% | n/a | $1.80 | 9 |
| Middle (Class B) | $1,200 | 57% | 4 weeks | $1.54 | 14 |
| Older (Class C) | n/a | 0% | n/a | $1.89 | 1 |
Prices week by week
The typical price from each weekly check since Oct 28. A line heading down means prices here are easing.
Each place's price is its lowest listed available apartment of that size, after any firm free rent and before fees. We leave out income restricted, tax credit, 55+ and student housing. Prices can change any day, so get the final price in writing from the building before you apply.
Areas we cover inside Heath
Lake Ray Hubbard WaterfrontHeath's west side follows the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, with large homes on coves and a lot of private docks.
Rentals are mostly houses, and I-30 across the lake into Dallas is the main commute.
FM-740 CorridorFM-740, known locally as Laurence Drive, is Heath's main road and heads north toward Rockwall and I-30.
The town's small retail cluster and Rockwall-Heath High School sit near where it meets FM-549, and that stretch gets busy at school times.
Buffalo CreekBuffalo Creek is a golf course neighborhood with homes along the fairways and the creek it's named for.
Expect larger houses on lots with big old trees, and a short drive north to Rockwall's shopping.
FM-549 CorridorFM-549 starts at SH-66 near Rockwall, runs south to SH-205 and swings southwest to meet FM-740 in Heath.
Along it you'll pass newer subdivisions and open land, with the junction near the high school as the main landmark.
Terry ParkTerry Park is Heath's lakeside city park on Terry Lane, with a wide boat ramp onto Lake Ray Hubbard.
The nearby streets are houses, many with water views.
Heath Apartment Locator Help With Lakefront House Leases
- Dock and boat slip terms, to get in writing before you sign a waterfront lease
- Well, septic and the power company to ask about on the bigger lots before you budget
- Rockwall or Forney suggested early when you need an apartment instead of a house
Roads North to Rockwall and West to Dallas
FM-740 runs north to Rockwall and I-30, and south to Forney and US-80. Downtown Dallas is about 25 to 30 miles west on I-30. With no traffic it takes about 43 minutes by our drive times. At 8am it's about 55, and most of the slowdown comes at the Lake Ray Hubbard bridge.
There's no train or regular bus route. Rockwall County's STAR Transit has rides you book ahead, but you'll drive for nearly everything. Shopping and doctors are mostly up FM-740 in Rockwall, along I-30 and at The Harbor. Terry Park on the lake and Towne Center Park are the town's own green spaces.
Houses on the lake, and three questions for every lease
Zoning for big lots keeps out apartment complexes, so nearly every rental is a house, and some have Lake Ray Hubbard frontage. For a regular apartment, look to Rockwall or Forney.
A Heath house lease comes down to three questions. First, who supplies power: Oncor, where you can compare plans, or a co-op, where there's no plan to shop. Second, whether the lot runs on well and septic. Third, on the water, what the dock or slip includes and who insures and fixes it. Get each answer written into the lease, not just said at the showing.
Individual owners set the screening, so each house is its own conversation.
Lake life in Heath
Heath is a small lakeside city where days center on Lake Ray Hubbard, a handful of local restaurants and quick trips into Rockwall. Most drives toward Dallas cross the lake on I-30.
- Boat ramps and a lakeside trail
- Wings, Tex-Mex and dinner by the lake
- One grocery store, and Rockwall for the rest
- What we tell renters about Heath
Boat ramps and a lakeside trail
Terry Park, on Lake Ray Hubbard's East Fork arm, is Heath's public door to the water, reached from FM 740 by way of Smirl and Terry Lane. It was renovated in recent years and has boat ramps, courtesy docks, a pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms and a walking trail about a mile long. It's the spot for launching a boat, a picnic by the water or a sunset walk.
Lake Ray Hubbard
The big lake on Heath's west side, for boating, paddling and fishing from spring into fall.
- Boat days
- Fishing trips
- Kayak paddles
Terry Park
Launch a boat or kayak early on a summer weekend, or walk the lakeside trail at sunset.
- Boat launches
- Sunset walks
- Lake picnics
Wings, Tex-Mex and dinner by the lake
Most of Heath's restaurants sit in the small cluster near FM 740 and FM 549, with a few more toward Rockwall. Expect wings, Tex-Mex, Italian, sushi and boba more than late bars. For a bigger night out, The Harbor on the Rockwall side of the lake is a short drive.
Standard Service
A popular local spot, good for lunch or dinner with a group.
- Group dinners
- Weekend lunch
Wings Over Heath
A wing spot close to the middle of town for game nights and easy takeout.
- Game nights
- Takeout dinners
Manny's Tex-Mex
An easy weeknight dinner close to home in the town center.
- Dinner close to home
- Weeknight meals
One grocery store, and Rockwall for the rest
Tom Thumb, near the middle of town, is Heath's grocery store for weekly staples and prescriptions. For a big box trip, Rockwall's stores, among them the H-E-B at I-30 and John King Boulevard, are a short drive north on FM 740.
Tom Thumb
Heath's own grocery store, close to the middle of town, for the weekly run and the pharmacy.
- Weekly groceries
- Pharmacy stops
What we tell renters about Heath
Most drives into Dallas cross Lake Ray Hubbard on I-30, and our times show what rush hour costs you. Downtown takes about 43 minutes with no traffic and 55 at 8am. DFW Airport takes about 56 with no traffic and 67 at 8am. If I-30 jams, SH-66 crosses the lake farther north. Take a test drive at your commute hour before you sign.
Heath questions
Can I rent an apartment in Heath?
Almost never. The zoning keeps them out. Rentals are houses, many on large or lakefront lots. Rockwall to the north has real apartment choices, and Forney to the south is adding more.
Does a lakefront rental in Heath include the dock?
Sometimes. Whether the dock or slip comes with the house varies, and so do upkeep and insurance. Get the details written into the lease.
Do Heath houses run on wells?
Some on larger lots do, with septic too. Ask who maintains the system and pumps the tank, and see what the lease says, before you compare rents.
Is my Heath house on Oncor?
Some are, so you can shop on Power to Choose. Others are on a co-op, so there's no plan to shop. Confirm it for the exact address.
Is Heath in Rockwall ISD?
Rockwall ISD serves most of the city. Look up the exact address before you decide on it.
What's the drive from Heath to Dallas like?
North on FM-740 to I-30, then west about 25 to 30 miles. Outside rush hour it's about 43 minutes to Downtown by our drive times. At 8am the Lake Ray Hubbard bridge stretches it to about 55.
Where are the closest apartments to Heath?
Rockwall, whose newer buildings line I-30 and The Harbor, then Forney to the south as it grows. One bedrooms there currently run about $1,225.
Is there an apartment locator near Heath?
Yes. Heath is a house search, often on the water, so we send the houses that fit and the questions to ask: dock and slip terms, well and septic upkeep, and the power company. We add Rockwall apartments if you need them.
Near Heath
Rockwall is just north up FM-740, Rowlett lies across the lake to the west, and Fate sits northeast off I-30.
Looking in Heath?
Send your move date and whether you want lakefront, and we'll send the Heath houses that fit, with the dock and utility questions to ask.
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