Rockwall Apartment Locator: The Harbor, Ridge Road and the I-30 Bridge
Our Rockwall apartment locator team checked 13 places this week, and 5 of them have specials. Prices start at $1,059 a month after free rent. Rockwall sits on Lake Ray Hubbard about 22 miles east of Downtown Dallas, and every commute west crosses the I-30 bridge. Newer garden and mid-rise communities cluster along I-30, Ridge Road and The Harbor. Older buildings sit near the downtown square and SH-66, and houses built to rent and townhomes add three bedrooms with garages. A lake view doesn't always mean lake access.
- Typical 1 bedroom
- $1,225/mo
- Places with homes available
- 13
- With a special
- 38%
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Rockwall apartments by size this week
We checked 13 places in Rockwall 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 Rockwall
Price by building age, after free rent
On a 1 bedroom here, middle age buildings run about $158 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
On a 2 bedroom here, middle age buildings run about $321 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
38%
of places here have a move-in special
Most cover only some homes. Ask us which ones, and we'll look it up.
Renting a house or an apartment in Rockwall?
A 3 bedroom house here runs about $252 a month more than a 3 bedroom apartment after free rent.
With a house you usually get a yard, more room and no shared walls. You often pay water, trash and yard care yourself, and deposits can run higher.
With an apartment you pay community fees each month for things like parking, trash and amenities. Free rent usually needs a lease of 12 months or more, and the staff on site handles repairs.
House rents: Rentometer, Oct 2026, houses rented in Rockwall, TX in the past 12 months. Apartment prices: our check of 13 communities this week, after free rent and before fees.
Our picks in Rockwall
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 / 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 →
1 / 51 Bedroom from $1,320/moOur takeA newer build that stays clean and peaceful, with a staff that answers issues fast.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 Rockwall
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 / 5
Top deal on this list
★ Our pick$162 below similar studios here
Low price, no special needed
$1,060
/mo
Studio · 531 sq ft · $2.00 per sq ft
Class A · Built 2023 · 4+ stars on Google
2 homes available this week
Get the name and floor plan 
1 / 8$70 below similar 1 bedrooms here
1 bed · 621 sq ft · $1.88 per sq ft
Class A · Built 2019 · 4.5+ stars on Google
Up $35 since November 1 · 9 homes available this week
No special needed
$1,170/moGet the name- 1 / 7★ Our pick
$119 below similar 2 bedrooms here
2 bed · 789 sq ft · $1.58 per sq ft
Class B · Built 1985 · 4+ stars on Google
7 homes available this week
Up to 6 weeks free on some homes
$1,250/moGet the name - 1 / 7★ Our pick
$123 below similar 3 bedrooms here
3 bed · 1,360 sq ft · $1.45 per sq ft
Class B · Built 2020 · 4+ stars on Google
4 homes available this week
Up to 10 weeks free on some homes
$1,977/moGet 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.
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 | $1,222 | $1,060 | n/a | $2.07 | up $162 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,225 | $1,059 | $1,196 to $1,311 | $1.84 | no change | 13 |
| 2 bed | $1,649 | $1,250 | $1,435 to $1,853 | $1.58 | down $8 | 13 |
| 3 bed | $1,986 | $1,480 | $1,724 to $2,146 | $1.46 | up $6 | 9 |
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) | $1,372 | 25% | n/a | $1.94 | 4 |
| Middle (Class B) | $1,214 | 44% | n/a | $1.58 | 9 |
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 Rockwall
The HarborRockwall's shopping and dining strip on Lake Ray Hubbard, right off I-30.
Newer apartments sit nearby, and the I-30 bridge across the lake leads back toward Garland and Dallas.
Historic Downtown RockwallThe old courthouse square at Goliad Street, which is SH-205.
Older houses and a few newer apartments sit nearby, and I-30 is a short drive south.
The ShoresA golf course community along Lake Ray Hubbard in north Rockwall.
Rentals there are houses, and Ridge Road and SH-205 lead toward I-30.
Chandlers LandingA lakeside community in north Rockwall with a marina on Lake Ray Hubbard.
Townhomes and houses make up most rentals, and Ridge Road is the main way in.
Ridge Road corridorRidge Road, which doubles as FM 740, runs north from I-30 along the lake side of Rockwall.
Shopping and newer apartments line the south end near the interstate.
SH-66 corridorSH-66 crosses Lake Ray Hubbard from Rowlett into Rockwall and continues east toward Royse City.
Older houses and some apartments sit along it, and downtown is close by.
Rockwall Apartments on the Far Side of the I-30 Bridge
- The westbound I-30 bridge at 8am, with the drive time from the address, since a wreck there stalls everything
- Real lake or marina access checked, since many buildings mention the water without reaching it
- Payback terms on specials at new buildings, requested before you sign
The I-30 bridge, SH-66 and The Harbor
I-30 carries nearly every trip, and the drive into Dallas is easy outside rush hour. The hard part is the westbound morning crossing of the Lake Ray Hubbard bridge, which a single wreck can turn into a long wait. Jobs at UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White or along US-75 in Richardson all mean that same bridge first.
There's no rail and no bus worth planning around (DART doesn't reach Rockwall). SH-66 is the second east and west road, and Ridge Road links the I-30 frontage road to the lakeside neighborhoods. The Harbor puts restaurants and a theater on the water, and the downtown square keeps its old shops around the courthouse.
Lake Ray Hubbard communities, older buildings and rental houses
Newer garden and mid-rise communities along I-30, Ridge Road and by The Harbor hold most of the apartments. They post their screening rules, and the ones still filling up offer specials that usually come with a clawback. Our specials guide covers the math.
Older buildings near Historic Downtown Rockwall and along SH-66 are the best bet for a messy record. There just aren't many of them. Plenty of renters with a tough history still end up at a newer building with conditions.
Communities built to rent and townhomes add plenty of three bedroom homes with garages. For real water access, The Shores and Chandlers Landing are the older lakeside neighborhoods. Most apartments near The Harbor don't include a dock.
Living in Rockwall
Rockwall sits on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. Summer nights center on The Harbor and the downtown square, and the big errands now happen at a new H-E-B on I-30.
- Rockwall drive times
- Lakeside dinners and the square
- Groceries and the farmers market
- Free music all summer
- What we tell renters here
Rockwall drive times
By our count, it's about 42 minutes to Legacy West at 8am, 52 to Downtown Dallas, 58 to DFW Airport and an hour to the Medical District. John King Boulevard is the newer north and south road on the east side, and its I-30 corner is now home to the H-E-B. The Harbor sits right off I-30 at the lake.
Lake Ray Hubbard
The lake you cross every trip west; walk the shore at The Harbor at sunset after a long drive home.
- Sunset walks
- Boat days
Lakeside dinners and the square
The Harbor, on the lake off I-30, has restaurants with patios looking over the water and is the go to spot for dinner with a view. The historic downtown square, a short drive north, has restaurants in older buildings around the old courthouse and San Jacinto Plaza.
Historic Downtown Rockwall
Walk the square for dinner on a Friday or Saturday night, with free music on the plaza from May into October.
- Dinner out
- Live music
The Harbor Rockwall
Get a patio table at sunset on a weeknight; summer Thursdays fill up with the free concert crowd.
- Lakeside dinners
- Sunset views
Groceries and the farmers market
H-E-B's Rockwall store sits at I-30 and John King Boulevard, with a True Texas BBQ drive thru and a pharmacy. Kroger, Tom Thumb, Walmart, ALDI, Target and Costco round out the county's big stores. On Saturday mornings from May through September, the Rockwall Farmers Market sets up on the historic downtown square from 8am to noon.
Rockwall Farmers Market
Shop the downtown square early on a summer Saturday, before the heat and before the best produce sells out.
- Saturday produce
- Local vendors
Free music all summer
Concert by the Lake brings free bands to The Harbor on Thursday nights from May through July, 7pm to 9pm; bring a lawn chair or a blanket. The San Jacinto Music Series plays free shows on Friday and Saturday nights at San Jacinto Plaza downtown from May into October. On July 4, downtown hosts a parade, parachute jumpers, free music and fireworks.
San Jacinto Plaza Rockwall
Bring a chair on a Friday or Saturday night for free music downtown, then walk the square for dinner.
- Free concerts
- Weekend nights
What we tell renters here
Concert nights at The Harbor fill the parking on Summer Lee Drive, and there's no parking on the grass, so the garage by the office tower is your backup. A wreck on the I-30 bridge can add a lot of time to any trip west, so keep the SH-66 bridge in mind as a second route. Saturday mornings in summer, the farmers market crowds the downtown square.
Rockwall questions
How slow is the I-30 bridge into Dallas at 8am?
Slow on most weekday mornings, and a wreck makes it much worse. Drive it from your door at rush hour before you sign.
Which Rockwall rentals actually reach the lake?
Fewer than the ads suggest. The Shores and Chandlers Landing sit right on the water, and The Harbor has waterfront dining, but most apartments there have no private dock. We ask each property about boat or marina access.
Do Rockwall specials carry a clawback?
Usually, at the newer buildings still filling up. The terms tend to sit in an addendum, so we ask to see it before you apply.
Can I commute from Rockwall without a car?
Not realistically. DART doesn't serve Rockwall, and bus service is minimal. If you need the train, start west of the lake.
Where are Rockwall's older buildings with lower rents?
Near Historic Downtown Rockwall and along SH-66. There are only a few, and Rowlett and Garland have many more. Across Rockwall, a typical one bedroom runs about $1,225 with specials counted.
Is my Rockwall address in Rockwall ISD?
Most are; a handful at the city's edges aren't, so we check the street.
Can I rent in Rockwall with a low score?
Usually at a newer building with conditions: a co-signer, a bigger deposit or proof of savings. The older SH-66 buildings have some room too, and income still decides.
Is there an apartment locator near Rockwall?
Yes. Around Rockwall, we sort the new I-30 and Ridge Road buildings by their specials and clawbacks. Lake view or real lake access? We ask which one a building has, and we look at the SH-66 buildings for a credit problem.
Near Rockwall
Rowlett sits just across the lake, and Sachse and Wylie lie north past the lake's upper end.
Looking in Rockwall?
Tell us where you work west of the lake and whether you want the water, and we'll send Rockwall places worth the bridge.
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