# Rowlett, TX Apartment Locator | Deals From $1,060 (Oct 2026)
> Rowlett apartment locator, free to you: 9 communities checked this week, and 1 bedrooms start at $1,060 after specials. See the deals on a map.
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# Rowlett Apartment Locator: Lake Ray Hubbard and the End of the Blue Line
Rowlett sits on the west shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, and the Blue Line's last stop sits in its small Main Street downtown. Newer buildings cluster near Downtown Rowlett station and along the water, and garden complexes spread across the city. Houses for rent, including whole streets built to rent, are a growing share. The east side reaches into Rockwall County and Rockwall ISD.
## Rowlett apartments by size this week
We checked 9 places in Rowlett on November 6, 2026. Prices count any firm free rent, spread over the lease, and are before fees.
- Studio: from $1,069, 2 places with one available, 0 with a special
- 1 Bedroom: $1,268 a month typical, from $980, 9 places with one available, 4 with a special
- 2 Bedroom: $1,747 a month typical, from $1,380, 9 places with one available, 4 with a special
- 3 Bedroom: $2,338 a month typical, from $2,055, 8 places with one available, 4 with a special
- 4 Bedroom: from $2,552, 2 places with one available, 1 with a special
## Rowlett rents this week
We check these numbers every week. Updated November 6, 2026. Where a place has a firm move-in special, its rent counts the free rent spread evenly over the lease. Rents are before fees. 9 communities in Rowlett had homes available; 4 listed a move-in special. Method: https://apartmentlocatordallas.com/rent-data-methodology/
Our read this week: Count their free rent, and newer buildings here cost only about $144 a month more than middle age ones ($1,358 vs. $1,214 for a 1 bedroom). That's not much extra for a newer home. 3 buildings here are brand new or still opening, and 2 of them have a move-in special right now. New buildings have to fill up fast, so they usually give the biggest deals. The typical 3 bedroom went up $44 since November 1.
| Size | Communities with available apartments | Lowest rent | Middle half | Typical starting rent | Typical $/sq ft | Since November 1 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | 2 | $1,069 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 1 bed | 9 | $980 | $1,175 to $1,448 | $1,268 | $1.82 | down $9 |
| 2 bed | 9 | $1,380 | $1,649 to $2,099 | $1,747 | $1.72 | up $40 |
| 3 bed | 8 | $2,055 | $2,178 to $2,477 | $2,338 | $1.68 | up $44 |
| 4 bed | 2 | $2,552 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Building class | Communities | Typical 1 bed | $/sq ft | With a special | Typical weeks free |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Newer (Class A) | 6 | $1,358 | $1.81 | 50% | n/a |
| Middle (Class B) | 3 | $1,214 | $1.55 | 33% | n/a |
- Cheapest 1 bedroom here: 1 bed listed from $1,140 (652 sq ft), Class A
- Cheapest 2 bedroom here: 2 bed listed from $1,518 (847 sq ft), Class A
- Cheapest studio here: Studio listed from $1,312 (642 sq ft), Class A
- Cheapest 3 bedroom here: 3 bed listed from $2,327 (1517 sq ft), Class B
Rents are the lowest listed price for an available apartment of each size in our weekly check. We leave out income restricted, tax credit, 55+ and student communities. Prices can change any day, so get the final price in writing from the building before you apply.
## Areas we cover inside Rowlett
- **Downtown Rowlett**: Downtown Rowlett is the small grid along Main Street where the DART Blue Line ends at Downtown Rowlett station. Newer apartment buildings have gone up near the station beside older houses, and the train runs through Garland to downtown Dallas.
- **Lakefront**: Rowlett's east side follows the Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline, with city parks and boat ramps on the water and rental houses on the coves. Lake views carry a premium, and I-30 and Lakeview Parkway both cross the lake to Rockwall.
- **Lakeview Parkway Corridor**: Lakeview Parkway (SH-66) is Rowlett's main road east and west. It crosses the lake into Rockwall and meets the Bush Turnpike on the west side of town. Garden complexes and shopping centers line it, and it leads straight to Downtown Rowlett station.
- **Liberty Grove**: Liberty Grove Road runs through north Rowlett between the Bush Turnpike and Lake Ray Hubbard, past newer subdivisions and townhome development. Rentals are mostly houses, and the turnpike gets you to Garland and Plano quickly.
- **Dalrock Heights**: Dalrock Heights is a subdivision of houses from the early 1990s on Rowlett's east side, off Dalrock Road and close to the lake. Rentals here are leased homes, and Dalrock Road runs south to I-30.
- **Springfield Park**: Springfield Park is a city park on Antioch Drive in west Rowlett, with ball fields and a disc golf course. It's near the Rowlett Creek Nature Preserve. Houses surround it, and the Bush Turnpike is a short drive.
## Rowlett Apartments at the First Stop on the Blue Line
- The real walk to Downtown Rowlett station from each building, which varies a lot
- Lake view and boat slip charges quoted separately at the newer buildings and easy to miss
- Dallas or Rockwall County, and Garland or Rockwall ISD, looked up by address
- Older complexes on the Lakeview Parkway corridor where a manager reviews a messy history
## Commute Routes, DART Access, and the Causeway
Rowlett sits between Lake Ray Hubbard to the east and south and Rowlett Creek to the west. Lakeview Parkway (SH-66) runs west into Garland and east over the lake to Rockwall, and both directions slow at rush hour. The Bush Turnpike climbs the town's west edge toward Richardson and Plano and south across the lake to I-30, with tolls either way.
The Blue Line starts and ends at Downtown Rowlett station, so riders board at the head of the line for a straight ride through Garland to Downtown Dallas. Few eastern suburbs have that, and it lets some households get by with one car. Driving at 8am, Downtown runs about 39 minutes and Legacy West about 33.
Buildings near Main Street push the station hard. Walk it yourself from the door before you count on it.
## What You Can Rent and How Screening Works
The newest mid-rises and garden buildings sit near the station and along the water, where a lake view or marina access is priced separately. We ask which units face the water directly and whether a boat slip costs extra.
Garden complexes across the city make up the biggest group, and each management company sets its own cutoffs. For a messy credit or rental history, they offer the most room. At the older ones along Lakeview Parkway, a manager usually makes the call.
Houses, townhomes and streets of homes built to rent are a growing share. The companies behind those communities post their screening rules and will often approve with conditions. Individual homeowners decide on their own, so a rough history can sometimes go further with the company than with the owner.
## Life on the Rowlett peninsula
Rowlett sits on Lake Ray Hubbard with a DART station in its small downtown. Days here mix lake parks, quick errands on Lakeview Parkway, and a train or turnpike ride to work.
### Train, turnpike and the lake roads
Trains start and finish their Blue Line runs at Downtown Rowlett Station, so you board at the head of the line for the ride through Garland to Downtown Dallas. Driving at 8am, we time Legacy West at about 33 minutes, Downtown Dallas at 39, and the Medical District and DFW Airport at about 50. The Bush Turnpike skirts the west edge of town, and Lakeview Parkway (SH-66) is the main road through town.
- **Downtown Rowlett Station** (rail station): Board at the end of the Blue Line for a seat on the ride downtown, and leave the car home on game nights.
### Paddling, lake parks and creek trails
Paddle Point Park on Lake Ray Hubbard is the starting point for a state paddling trail, with a gravel launch for kayaks and canoes. Lakeside Park South is a lake park for a walk or a picnic by the water. Inland, the Rowlett Creek Preserve, a Dallas County nature preserve, has trails along the creek. Kids Kingdom is a big playground under a mile from downtown.
- **Paddle Point Park** (lake launch): Launch a kayak on a calm morning, and check the wind first, since the open lake can get rough fast.
- **Lakeside Park South** (lake park): Bring a blanket for a picnic by the water or a walk at sunset on the east side of town.
- **Rowlett Creek Preserve** (nature preserve): Hike or ride the creek trails on a dry morning when you want shade and fewer people than the lake parks.
### Main Street and Lakeview Parkway
Downtown Rowlett's Main Street is the small spot to walk to dinner, with Bankhead Brewpub steps from the train. Most other meals are along Lakeview Parkway and Dalrock Road, where Valentinos Ristorante Italiano, Hawaiian Bros Island Grill and Dalrock Diner draw steady crowds. Rowlett Bowl-a-Rama is the old school bowling alley for a weeknight out. For a waterfront dinner, Rockwall's Harbor is across the lake.
- **Bankhead Brewpub** (brewpub): Walk over from the train for a beer and dinner on Main Street, our pick for a night out close to home.
- **Valentinos Ristorante Italiano** (Italian): Save this one for a sit down pasta dinner, a short drive from downtown.
- **Dalrock Diner** (breakfast): Come hungry for a big diner breakfast; weekend mornings are busiest, so go early.
- **Rowlett Bowl-a-Rama** (bowling alley): Grab a lane on a weeknight with friends, cheaper and calmer than a weekend night.
### Groceries and errands
ALDI and Sprouts Farmers Market both sit within a mile of downtown, and Timberlake Shopping Center is close by for quick errands. A Walmart Neighborhood Market, about 3 miles out, covers more of the weekly list. For a bigger run or a new store to try, Rockwall is across the lake on SH-66 or I-30.
- **Sprouts Farmers Market** (grocery): Shop the produce and bulk bins after work, a short drive from the train station.
- **ALDI** (grocery): The low cost stop for staples near downtown; bring your own bags and a quarter for the cart.
### Water park days and Main Street nights
In summer, Rowlett Wet Zone is the city's water park, under a mile from downtown. John Paul Jones Park and Springfield Park fill with ball games on weekends. The Holiday Main Street Fest and Parade takes over downtown each December on the first Saturday, with a lighted parade in the evening.
- **Rowlett Wet Zone** (water park): Go on a summer weekday morning to beat the weekend crowds at the pools and slides.
- **Downtown Rowlett** (small downtown): Come for the December parade and street fest, or any evening when you want to walk to dinner.
- **John Paul Jones Park** (park): Head over for weekend ball games or open space to throw a ball around.
### What we tell Rowlett renters
Lake Ray Hubbard is wide and open, and the state warns that wind can make paddling hard, so check the forecast before you launch at Paddle Point. The December parade draws thousands downtown, so homes near Main Street get busy streets that evening. If you'll ride the Blue Line, time the walk from the front door to Downtown Rowlett Station on your tour.
## Rowlett questions
### Can I walk to the train from a Rowlett apartment?
From some buildings. Downtown Rowlett station is the Blue Line's last stop, and buildings near it vary in how close they really are, so walk it on your visit. Tell us if the train matters and we'll keep the search near the station.
### Do lake view units cost more in Rowlett?
Yes. Lakefront and lake view units cost noticeably more than a standard garden unit, and boat slip or marina access may be extra. We add those charges before we compare. Across Rowlett, a typical one bedroom runs $1,268 right now, and the cheapest open one comes to $980 with the special.
### Which county and school district is a Rowlett address in?
Most of the city is in Dallas County and Garland ISD. Parts of the east side are in Rockwall County and Rockwall ISD. We check the exact address for you.
### How bad is the SH-66 bridge at rush hour?
It slows both ways across the lake and into Garland. Drive it at the hour you'd leave. Or skip it: live near the station and ride the Blue Line instead.
### Is there an apartment locator near Rowlett?
Yes. We cover Rowlett from Downtown Rowlett station to the lakefront, Liberty Grove and Dalrock Heights, and we'll tell you how far each home is from the train.
## Near Rowlett
- [Garland](/neighborhoods/garland/): Firewheel · Downtown Garland · Spring Creek
- [Lake Highlands](/neighborhoods/lake-highlands/): Skillman Corridor · Audelia Road · Ferndale
- [Richardson](/neighborhoods/richardson/): Telecom Corridor · CityLine · Canyon Creek
## Looking in Rowlett?
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