How much does it cost to rent in Fort Worth, TX?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Fort Worth, TX is $1,635. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Fort Worth cheaper than other Texas cities?

Fort Worth falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #150 out of 269 cities at $1,635/mo.

When was Fort Worth rent data last updated?

Fort Worth rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Fort Worth

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Pop. 963,194·150th most expensive in Texas·Fort Worth rents are up 5.7% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,635/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$330

Stable (Monthly)

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Fort Worth · $1,635

More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

65/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% below what Fort Worth's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,635/mo

Expected by trend

$1,768/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Fort Worth's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,366

1 BR

$1,455

2 BR

$1,699

3 BR

$2,249

4 BR+

$2,743

Research median

$1,699/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$19,620/yr

At $1,635/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Fort Worth, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

963,194

Median income

$79,507

Median age

33.6

Renters

43%

Age distribution

26.4%

26.2%

26.6%

Under 1826.4%

18–3426.2%

35–5426.6%

55–6410.3%

65+10.6%

Gender

49%

51%

Male49%

Female51%

Race & ethnicity

43.4%

19.7%

34.6%

White43.4%

Black19.7%

Hispanic34.6%

Asian5.5%

Education (25+)

15.3%

24.8%

27.9%

32%

No HS diploma15.3%

HS diploma24.8%

Some college27.9%

Bachelor's+32%

Housing tenure

57%

43%

Owner57%

Renter43%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fort Worth, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,330 → $1,635

up 22.9%

Income

$67,927 → $79,507

up 17.0%

Population

908,469 → 963,194

up 6.0%

Renter share

43.3% → 43%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

31% → 32%

+1.0 pts

Median age

33 → 33.6

+0.6 yrs

Rent in Fort Worth, TX has increased 22.9% since 2021, going from about $1,330 per month to roughly $1,635 today. Median household income grew from $67,927 to $79,507 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.0% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 908,469 to 963,194 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.0% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in Fort Worth, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Fort Worth on your salary?

At $1,635/mo, how Fort Worth rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 21% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 29.5% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 25.6% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 14.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 11.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 31.6% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 34.9% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 28.4% income

affordable

By apartment size

Fort Worth rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fort Worth. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Fort Worth

About renting in Fort Worth, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fort Worth is $1,635/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,366/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,699/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,455/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,249/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($79,507/yr), Fort Worth ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Worth an affordable city for renters?

Fort Worth is considered affordable for renters. At $1,635/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($79,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fort Worth falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fort Worth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,635/mo in Fort Worth. The local median household income is $79,507/yr, meaning the typical Fort Worth household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fort Worth?

Rent in Fort Worth has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Fort Worth neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Fort Worth are 76132 ($1,187/mo), 76112 ($1,207/mo), and 76120 ($1,213/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Fort Worth is $1,635/mo.

How does Fort Worth rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Fort Worth is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #150 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,635/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fort Worth?

Roanoke is nearby and more affordable at $1,612/mo, which is $23 less than Fort Worth.

What percentage of Fort Worth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43% of Fort Worth households are renters, while 57% are owner-occupied. Fort Worth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fort Worth rent compare to the national average?

Fort Worth's median rent of $1,635/mo is $330 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #150 out of 269 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

25%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,635/mo, rent takes ~25% of Fort Worth's median household income ($79,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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