Wylie Apartment Locator: Three Counties, Rental Houses and SH-78
As your Wylie apartment locator, we checked 4 places this week, with prices from $896 a month after free rent. Wylie stretches along SH-78 and FM-544 across Collin, Dallas and Rockwall counties, with several school districts inside its limits. Newer garden communities and whole neighborhoods built to rent sit near FM-544 and Woodbridge, and houses make up a big share of the rentals. Lavon Lake is a few miles northeast, and the commute runs southwest on SH-78 with no DART to fall back on.
- Typical 1 bedroom
- $1,103/mo
- Places with homes available
- 4
- With a special
- 25%
- Our help costs you
- $0
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Wylie apartments by size this week
We checked 4 places in Wylie 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 Wylie
25%
of places here have a move-in special
Most cover only some homes. Ask us which ones, and we'll look it up.
−$193
typical 2 bedroom since November 1
Prices here are easing. A good week to look.
Find your best deal in Wylie
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.
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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| 1 bed | $1,103 | $896 | $1,030 to $1,135 | $1.56 | down $52 | 4 |
| 2 bed | $1,450 | $1,240 | $1,284 to $1,618 | $1.46 | down $193 | 4 |
| 3 bed | $2,149 | $1,699 | $1,943 to $2,319 | $1.61 | down $124 | 4 |
| 4 bed | n/a | $2,772 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newer (Class A) | n/a | 0% | n/a | $1.73 | 1 |
| Middle (Class B) | $1,074 | 33% | n/a | $1.44 | 3 |
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 Wylie
Downtown WylieDowntown Wylie runs along Ballard Avenue, with older brick storefronts that now hold restaurants and shops near the rail line.
Side streets mix older frame houses with a few small apartment buildings.
FM-544 CorridorFM-544 runs west from Wylie toward Murphy and Plano, lined with newer shopping centers, apartments and subdivisions.
It's the main route to the Plano and Richardson job centers, with the George Bush Turnpike past Murphy.
SH-78 CorridorSH-78 runs through Wylie southwest to Sachse and Garland and northeast toward Lavon and Farmersville.
Retail and newer apartment complexes cluster where it crosses FM-544, and traffic slows there at rush hour.
Lake Lavon AreaWylie's north and east sides run up to Lake Lavon, with Army Corps parks and boat ramps along the shore.
The housing near the water is subdivisions of houses, and the drive to the main roads takes longer from out here.
Founders Park AreaFounders Park is a sports park of 65 acres on Hensley Lane in Wylie, behind the Wylie ISD football stadium.
It has ball fields, tennis courts and a walking loop. Neighborhoods of houses surround it, and weekend games bring a lot of traffic.
Wylie Apartments Across Three Counties and Several School Districts
- County, school district and electric provider, looked up for the exact street, since all three change across Wylie
- Three bedroom houses and homes built to rent searched with the apartments, since houses make up a big share here
- The SH-78 rush hour toward Garland and the Bush Turnpike, with the drive time from the address
SH-78, FM-544 and the drive southwest
SH-78 is the main way out, southwest through Sachse to Garland, where the Bush Turnpike meets it and heads west to Richardson and Plano or south toward Rowlett. FM-544 runs west to Murphy and Plano. Both slow down hard at rush hour, enough to change which address makes sense.
Wylie isn't a DART member, so there's no train or regular bus. Drive the route from the address at the hour you'd leave. A citywide estimate makes the trip look shorter than it is if you head west at 5pm.
Garden communities, streets built to rent and three counties
Most newer rentals cluster along FM-544, SH-78 and around Woodbridge. They're garden communities and neighborhoods built to rent, run by large companies that post their screening rules and often approve with conditions. Garden communities in the established neighborhoods cost less and screen a bit looser, though there are few truly old buildings.
Houses take a big slice of the market here. In the subdivisions built to rent, HOA rules on breeds, parking and yard care go further than an apartment lease. We ask for the HOA papers with the lease.
Some addresses are in Oncor's area, where you can compare plans. Others are on a co-op, which sells power directly, so there's no plan to shop. The county line matters too, since Collin, Dallas and Rockwall counties each set their own tax rate.
Wylie life, from Ballard Avenue to Lake Lavon
Wylie is a small brick downtown on Ballard Avenue wrapped in newer neighborhoods, with Lake Lavon to the north. Most trips are by car on SH-78 and FM-544, and the bigger job centers are a drive west.
- Getting out of Wylie
- Parks, the gym and Lake Lavon
- Ballard Avenue and the main roads
- Groceries and shopping centers
- Bluegrass, art and Friday games
- What we tell renters looking in Wylie
Getting out of Wylie
FM-544 heads west through Murphy toward Plano, and SH-78 runs southwest through Sachse to Garland. Legacy West is about 32 minutes away at 8am in our drive times, Downtown Dallas 45, and DFW Airport and the Medical District both about 48. Evenings can add up to 10. Wylie isn't part of DART, so there's no train or city bus. Downtown on Ballard Avenue is the only stretch you can easily walk.
Farm to Market Road 544
The road west to Murphy and Plano for most commutes; drive it at 8am on a weekday before you pick a home.
- Commute to Plano
- Errands in Murphy
Parks, the gym and Lake Lavon
Olde City Park sits right downtown off Ballard Avenue and hosts many of the city's events. Community Park, about a mile away, has ball fields, and Avalon Park and Sage Creek Park are quieter neighborhood parks. Collin Park Marina is the place to get out on Lake Lavon. The Wylie Recreation Center covers indoor workouts on hot or rainy days.
Wylie Recreation Center
Use it for indoor workouts when summer afternoons are too hot to be outside.
- Indoor workouts
- Rainy day plans
Collin Park Marina
Head up on a calm weekend morning to get out on Lake Lavon, a short drive north of downtown.
- Boat days
- Lake mornings
Community Park
Catch a ball game or walk the grounds on a weekday evening, about a mile from downtown.
- Ball games
- Evening walks
Ballard Avenue and the main roads
Ballard Avenue downtown is Wylie's dinner walk, with places to eat in old brick buildings near Olde City Park. Mijas Taqueria, where the small taco chain got its start, and Fish N Tails Oyster Bar on SH-78, under half a mile out, add more choices. Along FM-544 and SH-78, chains and local spots like Chiloso Mexican Bistro and Gyros & Kabobs fill the shopping centers.
Ballard Avenue
Walk downtown for dinner on a Friday, then stroll past Olde City Park after dark.
- Dinner walks
- Friday nights
Fish N Tails Oyster Bar
Go for oysters and seafood close to downtown; weekend dinners get busy, so come early.
- Seafood dinners
- Oyster nights
Mijas Taqueria
A quick taco lunch or takeout when you don't want a long sit down meal.
- Taco lunches
- Quick takeout
Chiloso Mexican Bistro
An easy Mexican dinner along the main road on a busy weeknight when you don't want to cook.
- Weeknight dinners
- Quick takeout
Groceries and shopping centers
Tom Thumb, about a mile from downtown, is the main grocery store close in. Woodbridge Crossing, on FM-544 on the southwest side of town, adds a Target and more stores and quick meals. For a mall or bigger box stores, most trips head west on FM-544 into Murphy and Plano, so fold those errands into a commute day.
Tom Thumb
Groceries, a pharmacy counter and the basics, about a mile from downtown for a stop on the way home.
- Weekly groceries
- Pharmacy pickups
Woodbridge Crossing
Do a batch of errands and grab a bite in one stop on the southwest side of town.
- Weekend errands
- Quick meals
Bluegrass, art and Friday games
Bluegrass on Ballard brings a free day of live music, food and a car show to Olde City Park in late spring. The Wylie Arts Festival falls on the first Saturday of December, at The Cross Church Event Center on North Ballard Avenue. Fall Fridays mean high school football at Wylie ISD Stadium.
Olde City Park
Bring a chair for Bluegrass on Ballard in late spring, or stop by any evening for a walk downtown.
- Free concerts
- Downtown walks
Wylie ISD Stadium
Catch a fall Friday night game, and arrive early, since parking fills before kickoff.
- Friday night football
- Fall game nights
What we tell renters looking in Wylie
Bluegrass on Ballard and the December events pack downtown, so a home near Ballard Avenue gets crowds and parked cars on those days. With no train, test the drive to work on a weekday morning, since FM-544 and SH-78 both slow down at rush hour. One last thing: the exact address decides the county and school district here, so check it before you apply.
Wylie questions
Which school district serves my Wylie address?
Wylie ISD serves most of the city. Small parts fall in Plano and Princeton ISD, and the Dallas and Rockwall County parts can fall in other districts. We check the street address with the district.
Which county is my Wylie address in?
Collin, Dallas or Rockwall, depending on the street, and the tax rate follows the county. We confirm it on that county's appraisal district site.
Can I choose my electric company in Wylie?
At Oncor addresses, yes, on Power to Choose. In co-op territory, one provider serves the address and there's nothing to shop. We look up which one serves the unit.
How close is Lake Lavon, really?
Close. The lake sits just northeast of town off SH-78, with boat ramps and parks for an evening on the water.
Who works with bad credit here?
The companies that run homes built to rent follow posted rules, and they're often more open than private owners. The older garden communities often approve with conditions, like a deposit, co-signer or guarantor, once your income is high enough. Our low credit guide goes deeper.
Can I find three bedroom apartments or houses for rent here?
Yes. The neighborhoods built to rent along FM-544 and SH-78 offer three bedroom plans at several rents, and rental houses are common. For apartments near Wylie, a typical two bedroom runs about $1,450 now.
Are there pet friendly apartments in Wylie?
Most garden communities on FM-544 and SH-78 accept pets, each with its own breed and size limits. Homes built to rent can add HOA rules, such as fenced yard requirements, so we ask for the pet policy in writing.
Is there an apartment locator near Wylie?
Yes, that's us. We look up the county, school district and power company for each address. We search homes built to rent along with the apartment communities, so houses and apartments land on the same list.
Near Wylie
Sachse sits just southwest on SH-78, Rowlett lies south past Lake Ray Hubbard's north end, and Allen is a drive northwest.
Looking in Wylie?
Send your bedroom count, pets and school district, and we'll look up county, district and power for each Wylie place we send.
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