2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fort Worth, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Worth, Texas as of August 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $1,625 and +3% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Fort Worth
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Worth
Compare Fort Worth's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,830 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,830 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,765 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,400 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
| 15 | Leander | $2,260 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Fort Worth.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslet, TX | 4.5 mi | $2,370 | +$671 (+39%) |
| Roanoke, TX | 6.2 mi | $1,462 | $-237 (-14%) |
| Keller, TX | 6.9 mi | $2,400 | +$701 (+41%) |
| Saginaw, TX | 6.9 mi | $2,200 | +$501 (+29%) |
| Watauga, TX | 8.4 mi | $2,200 | +$501 (+29%) |
| Justin, TX | 8.8 mi | $2,500 | +$801 (+47%) |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 10.1 mi | $1,413 | $-286 (-17%) |
| Northlake, TX | 10.9 mi | $1,760 | +$61 (+4%) |
| Haltom City, TX | 12.2 mi | $1,450 | $-249 (-15%) |
| Richland Hills, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,501 | $-198 (-12%) |
| Argyle, TX | 13.5 mi | $2,830 | +$1,131 (+67%) |
| Hurst, TX | 14.1 mi | $1,630 | $-69 (-4%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Fort Worth — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Worth?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Fort Worth, Texas is $1,699 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $1,625.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Fort Worth?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,960 ($5,663/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Worth expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fort Worth's 2-bedroom median of $1,699 is +3% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fort Worth rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Fort Worth ranks #172 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Fort Worth?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Roanoke ($1,462), North Richland Hills ($1,413), Haltom City ($1,450).