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Average Rent in Carrollton, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Carrollton, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,217/mo
▲ +2.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,202/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
18
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Carrollton, TX
57 listed units across 4 buildings offering 3 bed units in Carrollton, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $71/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside 121 | Unit 46, C1 | $2,123 | $1,903 | $220 |
| Creekside 121 | Unit 42, B3G | $2,000 | $1,785 | $215 |
| Creekside 121 | Unit 40, B3 | $1,768 | $1,613 | $155 |
| Creekside 121 | Unit 18, A4 | $1,380 | $1,230 | $150 |
| Creekside 121 | Unit 4, A3 | $1,340 | $1,190 | $150 |
| Creekside 121 | Unit 19, A4 | $1,370 | $1,230 | $140 |
| MAA Hebron | Unit 1212202, 11A | $1,428 | $1,308 | $120 |
| Creekside 121 | Unit 41, B3G | $2,100 | $2,000 | $100 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Carrollton, TX
Compare average rent across Carrollton, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Carrollton | $1,710 | ▲ $41 | $1,117 | 7 | 169 |
| Original Town | $1,464 | ▲ $12 | $979 | 14 | 197 |
| North Central | $1,445 | ▲ $20 | $920 | 10 | 215 |
| Dallas 75287 | $1,413 | - | $974 | 1 | 14 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Carrollton, TX?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Carrollton, TX is $2,217 per month across 9 apartment communities and 18 available units. Rents have increased $45 (2.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Windsor Castle Hills Apartments starting at $1,202/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,217/mo.
Prices range from $1,202 to $2,834 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Carrollton, TX Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,335 | - | 8 |
| June 2026 | $1,658 | +$323 | 8 |
| July 2026 | $1,714 | +$56 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $1,734 | +$20 | 9 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Carrollton, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Carrollton, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle Hills Apartments | $1,202/mo | $1,934/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Creekside 121 | $1,903/mo | $2,018/mo | 4 | 3.8 |
| Galleria Townhomes | $2,008/mo | $2,176/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Rosemeade Townhomes | $2,013/mo | $2,013/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Keystone at Castle Hills | $2,064/mo | $2,064/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| MAA Hebron | $2,193/mo | $2,262/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Spicewood Crossing Apartments | $2,300/mo | $2,300/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Carrollton, TX
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$89,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,217/mo.
Comfortable income
$106,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,202/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Carrollton, TX is $99,115 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Carrollton, TX
Overall prices in Carrollton, TX runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Carrollton, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,217 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $6,023/mo |
Population
132,741
Median household income
$99,115
Census median rent
$1,674/mo
Rent as % of income
28.6%
Median age
38.4
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Carrollton, TX Apartments
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