Bedford

Welcome to Bedford, centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth.
You’ll also find contemporary homes and Millennial Mansions with stone exteriors and plenty of windows.
Geese inhabit and wander the Generations Park in Bedford.
Homes in the city come in a variety of styles
Residents of Bedford can stroll or jog along the trails at Bedford Boys Ranch Lake.

Bedford, TX Area Guide

Find your place in the center of everything.

Metroplex Dallas Fort Worth Suburb Commuters Family-Friendly

Situated in the heart of the Metroplex roughly 12 miles northeast of Fort Worth, 20 miles northwest of Dallas, and nine miles north of Arlington, Bedford provides a small-town atmosphere just minutes from these major cities, Six Flags Over Texas, the NRH20 Family Water Park, North East Mall, AT&T Stadium, and the DFW International Airport. Bedford is the ideal city for those commuting throughout the Metroplex, with easy access to Highway 183, I-820, and Highway 121. While apartments in Bedford may seem like a suburban alternative to city living, Bedford isn't a bedroom community -- it is a vibrant city with terrific shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Be sure to check out some of the city's events, such as Bedford Artsfest, a festival featuring artists, musicians, food trucks, and craft beer. The Bedford Blues & BBQ is a fun-filled weekend of live music and great food, held in September.

Explore the City

Geese inhabit and wander the Generations Park in Bedford.

Homes in the city come in a variety of styles

Residents of Bedford can stroll or jog along the trails at Bedford Boys Ranch Lake.

Bedford Public Library has rows upon rows of books and movies for Bedford residents.

Boys Ranch

Burgers. sandwiches, and lemonade are available at the Bedford in Bloom event in Bedford, TX.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Bedford, TX is $984 for a studio, $1,165 for one bedroom, $1,527 for two bedrooms, and $1,938 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bedford has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,165/month
687 Sq Ft
House
$3,013/month
2,003 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,927/month
1,468 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bedford, TX is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

61 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

43 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Harwood Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Bedford Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • River Legacy Living Science Center
  • River Legacy Parks
  • Grapevine Vintage Railroad
  • UT Arlington Planetarium

Airports

  • Dallas-Fort Worth International
  • Dallas Love Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.