salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.2 minutes each way. Most homes (75.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,160 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 346 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rowlett?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rowlett
| Size | Rowlett | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,040 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,754 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,967 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,283 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,895 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rowlett overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Rowlett, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rowlett
Life in Rowlett
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rowlett?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $530 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $368,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rowlett, TX?
Renting in Rowlett costs a median of about $2,029 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Rowlett?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,160 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rowlett cheap or expensive?
Rowlett is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $120,879. It ranks 346th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rowlett?
The median homeowner in Rowlett pays $5,867 a year in property taxes, about 1.59% of the median home value.
Is Rowlett more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rowlett?
The median home value in Rowlett is $368,800, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
65,463 people live in Rowlett. Numbers are typical (middle) values.