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Rental Market Trends in Fort Worth, TX

What is the average rent in Fort Worth, TX?

$1,257/month

Average Rent

718 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Fort Worth, TX is $1,257 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Fort Worth more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fort Worth, you can expect to pay about $1,173 per month for a studio, $1,257 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,577 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,943 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,173/month
521 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,257/month
718 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,577/month
1,049 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,943/month
1,278 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$997/month
327 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,758/month
1,083 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,221/month
1,608 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,980/month
2,303 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,238/month
702 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,645/month
1,129 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,517/month
1,598 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,369/month
803 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,601/month
1,278 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,252/month
1,569 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,452/month
2,143 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fort Worth, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $29 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fort Worth, TX
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fort Worth, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Worth?

Based on current rent prices, Carol Oaks, Woodhaven and Central Meadowbrook are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Worth.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carol Oaks
$901/month
741 Sq Ft
Woodhaven
$935/month
672 Sq Ft
Central Meadowbrook
$953/month
662 Sq Ft
Ridglea Park North
$1,015/month
622 Sq Ft
Ridglea
$1,015/month
622 Sq Ft
Brentwood-Oak Hills
$1,023/month
676 Sq Ft
Golf Hill
$1,032/month
681 Sq Ft
Sansom Park
$1,077/month
758 Sq Ft
Stop Six
$1,102/month
681 Sq Ft
East Fort Worth
$1,102/month
703 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Worth?

Based on current rent prices, Bricktown, Stockyards and Diamond Hill-Jarvis are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Worth.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bricktown
$1,982/month
817 Sq Ft
Stockyards
$1,856/month
775 Sq Ft
Diamond Hill-Jarvis
$1,825/month
770 Sq Ft
Cultural District
$1,809/month
796 Sq Ft
Southside Medical District
$1,789/month
787 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Worth
$1,748/month
784 Sq Ft
West 7th
$1,740/month
803 Sq Ft
Riverbend Trinity Trails
$1,668/month
756 Sq Ft
Southeast Fort Worth
$1,652/month
777 Sq Ft
River District
$1,643/month
747 Sq Ft

Which Fort Worth neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fort Worth with the most apartments available are Southwest Fort Worth, Northwest Fort Worth and North Fort Worth .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Fort Worth
$1,383/month
729 Sq Ft
Northwest Fort Worth
$1,476/month
747 Sq Ft
North Fort Worth
$1,504/month
755 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Worth
$1,748/month
784 Sq Ft
Southeast Fort Worth
$1,652/month
777 Sq Ft
South Fort Worth
$1,547/month
769 Sq Ft
Cultural District
$1,809/month
796 Sq Ft
Wedgwood
$1,254/month
702 Sq Ft
East Fort Worth
$1,102/month
703 Sq Ft
West Fort Worth
$1,623/month
765 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Worth, TX?

Because the average rent in Fort Worth is $1,257, you’ll want to make about $4,190 per month or $50,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fort Worth, TX is 4.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Worth is 12.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,173 - $1,943. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 12.5% more for utilities, and 8.1% less for transportation.

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Fort Worth, TX

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Fort Worth, TX 76132

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5601 Golden Triangle Blvd,
Fort Worth, TX 76244

$1,299 - $1,949

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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