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Rental Market Trends in Fort Worth, TX

What is the average rent in Fort Worth, TX?

$1,267/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Fort Worth, TX is $1,267 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,152 per month for a studio, $1,267 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,590 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,971 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,152/month
491 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,267/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,590/month
1,049 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,971/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,091/month
686 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,750/month
1,026 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,209/month
1,622 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,952/month
2,293 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,420/month
747 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,831/month
1,315 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,870/month
1,483 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,840/month
1,967 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,314/month
857 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,647/month
1,217 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,254/month
1,586 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,456/month
2,065 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, 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 May 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
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Worth?

Based on current rent prices, Woodhaven, Central Meadowbrook and Brentwood-Oak Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Worth.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodhaven
$942/month
669 Sq Ft
Central Meadowbrook
$950/month
658 Sq Ft
Brentwood-Oak Hills
$1,032/month
676 Sq Ft
East Fort Worth
$1,074/month
697 Sq Ft
Stop Six
$1,099/month
683 Sq Ft
Sansom Park
$1,104/month
779 Sq Ft
Downtown Lake Worth
$1,135/month
687 Sq Ft
Western Hills/Ridglea
$1,202/month
700 Sq Ft
South Lake Worth
$1,207/month
722 Sq Ft
Wedgwood
$1,225/month
699 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Worth?

Based on current rent prices, Stockyards, Diamond Hill-Jarvis and West 7th are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Worth.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stockyards
$1,887/month
765 Sq Ft
Diamond Hill-Jarvis
$1,864/month
761 Sq Ft
West 7th
$1,839/month
811 Sq Ft
Cultural District
$1,828/month
796 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Worth
$1,740/month
781 Sq Ft
West Fort Worth
$1,653/month
766 Sq Ft
Southside Medical District
$1,642/month
771 Sq Ft
Uptown Fort Worth
$1,622/month
766 Sq Ft
River District
$1,561/month
729 Sq Ft
North Fort Worth
$1,548/month
759 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
$1,377/month
732 Sq Ft
Northwest Fort Worth
$1,512/month
751 Sq Ft
North Fort Worth
$1,548/month
759 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Worth
$1,740/month
781 Sq Ft
South Fort Worth
$1,518/month
765 Sq Ft
Cultural District
$1,828/month
796 Sq Ft
Wedgwood
$1,225/month
699 Sq Ft
East Fort Worth
$1,074/month
697 Sq Ft
Uptown Fort Worth
$1,622/month
766 Sq Ft
Western Hills/Ridglea
$1,202/month
700 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 $1,267, you’ll want to make about $4,223 per month or $50,676 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 $1,152 - $1,971. 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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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
$1,287/month
One Bedroom
$950/month
$1,685/month
Two Bedroom
$1,195/month
$2,533/month
Three Bedroom
$1,399/month
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Fort Worth, TX 76132

$999 - $1,640

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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.

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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