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Rental Market Trends in Fort Worth, TX

What is the average rent in Fort Worth, TX?

$1,272/month

Average Rent

718 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

Fort Worth, TX Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Fort Worth, TX is $1,272 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Fort Worth more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Fort Worth average $1,171 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Fort Worth average $1,272 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Fort Worth average $1,590 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Fort Worth average $1,957 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,171/month
492 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,272/month
718 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,590/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,957/month
1,272 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,086/month
540 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,721/month
1,083 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,224/month
1,613 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,980/month
2,309 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,291/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,950/month
1,152 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,561/month
1,392 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,812/month
2,193 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,279/month
880 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,744/month
1,268 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,303/month
1,619 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,799/month
2,142 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $22 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fort Worth, TX
Last Updated June 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
17% $700 - $1,000/month
46% $1,001 - $1,500/month
28% $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
$949/month
679 Sq Ft
Central Meadowbrook
$967/month
673 Sq Ft
Brentwood-Oak Hills
$1,030/month
646 Sq Ft
Sansom Park
$1,104/month
781 Sq Ft
Stop Six
$1,110/month
689 Sq Ft
Western Hills/Ridglea
$1,164/month
686 Sq Ft
South Lake Worth
$1,172/month
724 Sq Ft
Downtown Lake Worth
$1,192/month
674 Sq Ft
Wedgwood
$1,212/month
699 Sq Ft
Melody Hills
$1,279/month
674 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Worth?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stockyards
$1,944/month
767 Sq Ft
West 7th
$1,932/month
821 Sq Ft
Diamond Hill-Jarvis
$1,905/month
764 Sq Ft
Cultural District
$1,836/month
795 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Worth
$1,779/month
775 Sq Ft
West Fort Worth
$1,733/month
771 Sq Ft
Uptown Fort Worth
$1,717/month
765 Sq Ft
Southside Medical District
$1,708/month
776 Sq Ft
River District
$1,605/month
724 Sq Ft
North Fort Worth
$1,543/month
758 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
$1,348/month
726 Sq Ft
Northwest Fort Worth
$1,526/month
746 Sq Ft
North Fort Worth
$1,543/month
758 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Worth
$1,779/month
775 Sq Ft
South Fort Worth
$1,531/month
770 Sq Ft
Cultural District
$1,836/month
795 Sq Ft
Wedgwood
$1,212/month
699 Sq Ft
Uptown Fort Worth
$1,717/month
765 Sq Ft
Western Hills/Ridglea
$1,164/month
686 Sq Ft
West Fort Worth
$1,733/month
771 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 $1,272, you’ll want to make about $4,240 per month or $50,880 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 $1,171 - $1,957. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 12.5% more for utilities, and 8.1% less for transportation.

City

Fort Worth, TX

24,125 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
$755/month
$1,304/month
One Bedroom
$933/month
$1,738/month
Two Bedroom
$1,234/month
$2,626/month
Three Bedroom
$1,387/month
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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 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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