Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Worth, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fort Worth rent stands today

    Fort Worth, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Month over month, rent increased 2.8%, showing recent upward movement in the market despite the year-over-year steadiness.

  • Fort Worth sits 1.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 2,279 total rentals providing a moderate-sized market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Fort Worth run a median of $2,199/month while apartments sit at $1,415/month. Bedroom tiers range from studios at $1,244/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,550/month, with 3-bedrooms making up the largest share of inventory at 39.5%.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Mira Vista rents fell 71.3% year over year to $1,721/month across 11 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide flat trend and marks a significant neighborhood-level cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Worth

$1,900/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Worth is $1,900 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $25 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Worth

2,279

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Worth rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fort Worth, TX

Average rent prices in Fort Worth have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fort Worth, TX

Rent prices in Fort Worth vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Worth is $1,415, whereas a house costs $2,199. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Worth run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,505.

Listings

Studio

$1,243

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,124

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,550

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,045

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,550

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,243

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,124

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Worth, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Fort Worth, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fort Worth and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fort Worth

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Worth, TX is 19% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TX.

Cost of living in Fort Worth, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services2% lower
Groceries1% lower
Health2% higher
Housing14% lower
Transportation8% lower
Utilities12% higher

Discover rentals in Fort Worth, TX

6121 Whitman Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.2

Very good

6121 Whitman Avenue

Whitman Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133

1 bed

1 bath

$450

Apartment for rent

8128 Heritage Place Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.8

Good

8128 Heritage Place Drive

8128 Heritage Place Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76137

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

Palladium Fain Street - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.5

Very good

Palladium Fain Street

1069 Kings Hwy, Fort Worth, TX 76117

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$559–$1,681

Apartment for rent

Palladium Oak Grove - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Palladium Oak Grove

932 Oak Grove Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76115

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$559–$2,194

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Worth, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Worth rental market.

How much is rent in Fort Worth?

The average rent in Fort Worth is $1,900 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Worth?

Average rent prices in Fort Worth have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Fort Worth rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Worth is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Worth?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Worth are Woodhaven ($1,080/mo), Central Meadowbrook ($1,467/mo), and City View ($1,475/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Worth?

To comfortably afford rent in Fort Worth, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fort Worth?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fort Worth average around $1,250/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,540/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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