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Rental Market Trends in Fort Worth, TX

What is the average rent in Fort Worth, TX?

$1,256/month

Average Rent

717 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Fort Worth, TX is $1,256 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $1,171 per month for a studio, $1,256 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,567 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,939 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,171/month
531 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,256/month
717 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,567/month
1,049 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,939/month
1,275 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,034/month
486 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,764/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,175/month
1,622 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,949/month
2,292 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,170/month
676 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,621/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,626/month
1,388 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,309/month
1,614 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,244/month
801 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,628/month
1,245 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,196/month
1,627 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,077/month
2,210 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.2%, which averages out to $27 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 January 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
15% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $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, Ridglea Park North, Ridglea and Carol Oaks are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Worth.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ridglea Park North
$873/month
667 Sq Ft
Ridglea
$873/month
667 Sq Ft
Carol Oaks
$880/month
681 Sq Ft
Woodhaven
$942/month
652 Sq Ft
Central Meadowbrook
$977/month
632 Sq Ft
Brentwood-Oak Hills
$1,002/month
610 Sq Ft
Golf Hill
$1,036/month
688 Sq Ft
East Fort Worth
$1,077/month
691 Sq Ft
Morningside
$1,099/month
757 Sq Ft
Stop Six
$1,106/month
680 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Worth?

Based on current rent prices, Bricktown, Cultural District and Stockyards are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Worth.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bricktown
$2,033/month
821 Sq Ft
Cultural District
$1,867/month
796 Sq Ft
Stockyards
$1,849/month
778 Sq Ft
Diamond Hill-Jarvis
$1,823/month
777 Sq Ft
Southside Medical District
$1,793/month
786 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Worth
$1,777/month
782 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$1,757/month
823 Sq Ft
West 7th
$1,751/month
802 Sq Ft
Uptown Fort Worth
$1,634/month
772 Sq Ft
College Hill
$1,618/month
816 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
$1,370/month
732 Sq Ft
Northwest Fort Worth
$1,472/month
748 Sq Ft
North Fort Worth
$1,494/month
762 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Worth
$1,777/month
782 Sq Ft
Southeast Fort Worth
$1,572/month
773 Sq Ft
South Fort Worth
$1,458/month
765 Sq Ft
Cultural District
$1,867/month
796 Sq Ft
Wedgwood
$1,230/month
705 Sq Ft
East Fort Worth
$1,077/month
691 Sq Ft
West Fort Worth
$1,587/month
764 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 $1,256, you’ll want to make about $4,186 per month or $50,232 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 4.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Worth is 12.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,171 - $1,939. You can expect to pay 1.3% less for groceries, 14.6% more for utilities, and 9.0% less for transportation.

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Fort Worth, TX

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$1,399 - $2,750

1-3 Beds

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5701 Overton Ridge Blvd,
Fort Worth, TX 76132

$1,035 - $1,450

1-2 Beds

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Domain at Founders Parc

880 W Euless Blvd,
Euless, TX 76040

$1,360 - $2,323

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Fort Worth, TX

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  • 951,532

    Units

  • 888

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37 Communities in Fort Worth
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    Communities

  • 171,109

    Units

  • 245

    Cities

24 Communities in Fort Worth
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Pretium Partners, LLC
  • 284

    Communities

  • 84,199

    Units

  • 167

    Cities

18 Communities in Fort Worth
The Tipton Group
The Tipton Group
  • 66

    Communities

  • 14,109

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

16 Communities in Fort Worth
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  • 705

    Communities

  • 195,405

    Units

  • 338

    Cities

13 Communities in Fort Worth
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  • 46

    Communities

  • 15,616

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

12 Communities in Fort Worth
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
  • 470

    Communities

  • 110,682

    Units

  • 238

    Cities

11 Communities in Fort Worth
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  • 81

    Communities

  • 24,248

    Units

  • 49

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10 Communities in Fort Worth

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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