Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Worth, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fort Worth rent stands today
Fort Worth, TX rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,878/month. Renters today are paying $88 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding close to the recent peak from mid-2025.
Compared to national trends
Fort Worth sits 3.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a mid-tier market with 2,103 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Fort Worth run around $1,250/month and $1,242/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,560/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,195/month, compared to $1,475/month for apartments, forming two distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Bentley Village Waterchase rents fell 57.1% year over year to $1,285/month, with Far East Fort Worth and North Hi Mount also seeing declines over 50%. These steep local drops contrast with the citywide 3.7% rent increase, marking pockets of significant cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Worth
$1,878/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Worth is $1,878 per month as of May 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $71 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Worth
2,103
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fort Worth rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fort Worth, TX
Average rent prices in Fort Worth have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Worth run $1,267 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,241 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,559 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,005 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,530 | No Change | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bluebonnet Place | $3,900 | |
Centreport Business Park | $1,390 | |
City View | $1,377 | |
Cultural District | $1,735 | |
Downtown Fort Worth | $1,888 | |
Garden Acres Area | $1,920 | |
Sendera Ranch | $2,147 | |
Stop Six | $1,525 | |
Summerfields | $1,995 | |
Woodhaven | $1,129 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,475 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,602 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,195 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $709 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,241
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,559
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,005
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,530
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Woodhaven
Average rent
$1,129
Cultural District
Average rent
$1,735
City View
Average rent
$1,377
Garden Acres Area
Average rent
$1,920
Centreport Business Park
Average rent
$1,390
Sendera Ranch
Average rent
$2,147
Stop Six
Average rent
$1,525
Downtown Fort Worth
Average rent
$1,888
Bluebonnet Place
Average rent
$3,900
Summerfields
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,602
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$709
Last 30 days
3%
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
4%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Worth, TX is 14% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$1,995
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2%$1,650
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31%$2,400
8%$1,699
2%Cost of living in Fort Worth, TX
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 6% higher |
| Housing | 14% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 17% higher |
Discover rentals in Fort Worth, TX
5d+ ago
Whitman Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133
1 bed
1 bath
$450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
801 W Shaw St, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$493–$2,088
Apartment for rent
2h ago
8128 Heritage Place Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76137
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Southeast Kingdom house for rent in Fort Worth
1701 Colvin St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
1 bed
1 bath
$500
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Downtown Fort Worth condo for rent in Fort Worth
500 Throckmorton St #3601, Fort Worth, TX 76102
4 beds
4.5 baths
$20,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Mira Vista house for rent in Fort Worth
6805 Laurel Valley Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76132
5 beds
8.5 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Candleridge house for rent in Fort Worth
4513 Foxfire Way #NA, Fort Worth, TX 76133
4 beds
2 baths
$9,750
House for rent
Available Dec 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Worth
2001 Saint Charles Pl, Fort Worth, TX 76107
3 beds
3 baths
$12,500
$9,500
Price drop
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
3001 Crockett St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,215–$5,407
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1505 Homedale Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76112
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,575
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
7040 John T White Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76120
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$715–$1,495
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
5401 Overton Ridge Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76132
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$707–$2,162
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
7040 John T White Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76120
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$715–$1,495
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
5401 Overton Ridge Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76132
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$707–$2,162
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
501 W Rosedale St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,137–$1,990
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
9340 Feather Grass Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76177
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$3,990
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
3h ago
Verified
3001 Crockett St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,215–$5,407
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1505 Homedale Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76112
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,575
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
7040 John T White Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76120
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$715–$1,495
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
5401 Overton Ridge Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76132
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$707–$2,162
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 $1,878 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Worth?
Average rent prices in Fort Worth have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Fort Worth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Worth is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $71 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Worth?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Worth are Woodhaven ($1,129/mo), City View ($1,377/mo), and Centreport Business Park ($1,390/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 $75,000/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?
Fort Worth's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 per month. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods and property types.
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).