Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Worth, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fort Worth, TX rent rose 2.6% year over year to a current median of $1,899/month. Renters are paying $37 more per month than last year, though rents slipped 2.7% month over month in June 2026.

  • Fort Worth sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 1,753 total rentals providing a moderate-sized market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Fort Worth run around $1,262 and $1,244 per month respectively, while 3-bedrooms sit at $2,025/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,535/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,195/month, compared to $1,453/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Lowery rents fell 62.5% year over year to $1,010/month across 13 rentals, a steep decline compared to the citywide 2.6% rise. North Hi Mount and Thomas Crossing also saw declines over 50%, marking a localized cooldown amid broader rent growth.

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Worth

$1,899/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Worth is $1,899 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $51 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Worth

1,753

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Worth rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fort Worth, TX

Average rent prices in Fort Worth have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,453, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Worth run $1,280 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,516.

Listings

Studio

$1,262

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$1,244

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,025

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,535

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,262

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,244

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,535

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$1,899
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,636
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Worth, TX is 16% 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

3603 Bonds Ranch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fort Worth

3bed/2bath Manufactured Home for Short-Term Lease LOW RENT

3603 Bonds Ranch Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76179

3 beds

2 baths

$300

House for rent

3595 Peden Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fort Worth

3 beds

2 baths

$300

House for rent

Available Jul 25

6121 Whitman Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

3d ago

6.8

Good

8128 Heritage Place Drive

8128 Heritage Place Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76137

1 bed

1 bath

$500

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 $1,899 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Worth?

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

How does Fort Worth rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Worth is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $51 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Worth?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Worth are Woodhaven ($1,104/mo), Central Meadowbrook ($1,250/mo), and Centreport Business Park ($1,341/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?

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).

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