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Rental Market Trends in Fort Worth, TX

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Fort Worth, TX is $1,273/month.

Rent in Fort Worth is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,273/month

Average Rent

718 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.5%

Change / Year

24,224

Available Apartments

Fort Worth rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Fort Worth average $1,171 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Fort Worth average $1,273 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Fort Worth average $1,597 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Fort Worth average $1,971 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,171/month
491 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,273/month
718 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,597/month
1,051 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,971/month
1,277 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,039/month
427 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,758/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,225/month
1,612 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,021/month
2,319 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,250/month
702 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,843/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,414/month
1,475 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,795/month
2,307 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,232/month
824 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,722/month
1,283 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,352/month
1,622 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,671/month
2,242 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Fort Worth, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $6 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Fort Worth, TX

July 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
46% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
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  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Worth?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodhaven
$958/month
686 Sq Ft
Central Meadowbrook
$960/month
675 Sq Ft
Ryanwood
$1,020/month
685 Sq Ft
Brentwood-Oak Hills
$1,024/month
664 Sq Ft
Stop Six
$1,041/month
715 Sq Ft
Western Hills/Ridglea
$1,130/month
676 Sq Ft
Sansom Park
$1,142/month
774 Sq Ft
Downtown Lake Worth
$1,144/month
663 Sq Ft
South Lake Worth
$1,149/month
711 Sq Ft
Mosier Valley
$1,197/month
775 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Worth?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stockyards
$2,005/month
769 Sq Ft
Diamond Hill-Jarvis
$1,980/month
763 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Worth
$1,971/month
787 Sq Ft
Cultural District
$1,772/month
788 Sq Ft
West 7th
$1,732/month
803 Sq Ft
Southside Medical District
$1,683/month
785 Sq Ft
River District
$1,661/month
740 Sq Ft
Uptown Fort Worth
$1,656/month
758 Sq Ft
West Fort Worth
$1,632/month
767 Sq Ft
Greenway
$1,545/month
733 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, North Fort Worth and Northwest Fort Worth .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Fort Worth
$1,301/month
709 Sq Ft
North Fort Worth
$1,485/month
753 Sq Ft
Northwest Fort Worth
$1,533/month
750 Sq Ft
South Fort Worth
$1,479/month
775 Sq Ft
Cultural District
$1,772/month
788 Sq Ft
Wedgwood
$1,234/month
699 Sq Ft
Western Hills/Ridglea
$1,130/month
676 Sq Ft
Uptown Fort Worth
$1,656/month
758 Sq Ft
West Fort Worth
$1,632/month
767 Sq Ft
Blue Mound
$1,441/month
723 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 $1,273, you’ll want to make about $4,243 per month or $50,916 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 4.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Worth is 14.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,171 - $1,971. You can expect to pay 1.1% less for groceries, 12.0% more for utilities, and 8.5% less for transportation.

City

Fort Worth, TX

24,224 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Fort Worth, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Fort Worth, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Woodhaven

Fort Worth, TX

Stockyards

Fort Worth, TX

Studio
$756/month
$1,347/month
One Bedroom
$939/month
$1,792/month
Two Bedroom
$1,240/month
$2,722/month
Three Bedroom
$1,392/month
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Apartment Communities in Fort Worth We Think You'll Love

The Griffin Apartments

The Griffin Apartments

7040 John T White Rd,
Fort Worth, TX 76120

1-2 Beds | $808 - $1,661

The Palo Apartments

The Palo Apartments

15621 Bovis Way,
Fort Worth, TX 76177

1-3 Beds | $1,481 - $3,349

Laurel Heights at Cityview

Laurel Heights at Cityview

5701 Overton Ridge Blvd,
Fort Worth, TX 76132

1-2 Beds | $1,140 - $1,540

Three 77 Park

Three 77 Park

5601 Golden Triangle Blvd,
Fort Worth, TX 76244

1-2 Beds | $1,399 - $1,899

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Fort Worth?

The average rent in Fort Worth is $1,273 per month, which is 23.5% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Fort Worth?

The average rent for a house in Fort Worth, TX is $2,225 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Fort Worth?

The average rent for a townhome in Fort Worth, TX is $1,722 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Fort Worth?

The average rent for a condo in Fort Worth, TX is $1,250 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Fort Worth?

Rents in Fort Worth, TX are decreasing, with prices down 0.5% year-over-year and $6 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Fort Worth?

In Fort Worth, TX, 46% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Texas Fort Worth Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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