Fort Worth, Texas is ridin’ broncs, warm hearts, cold beer and honky tonks. It’s cowboy tales, the Chisholm Trail and memories, Bob Wills Music and Bill Mack Symphonies. Let me tell ya! Fort Worth, Texas is Bar-B-Que, Amon Carter and T.C.U. It’s great and let me state, there ain’t no other place around like Fort Worth, Texas, That’s my Town." (Ray Price - "Fort Worth, Texas").
Yee haw! So you’ve set your compass to the Lone Star and you’re heading to Texas
Fort Worth, Texas is ridin’ broncs, warm hearts, cold beer and honky tonks. It’s cowboy tales, the Chisholm Trail and memories, Bob Wills Music and Bill Mack Symphonies. Let me tell ya! Fort Worth, Texas is Bar-B-Que, Amon Carter and T.C.U. It’s great and let me state, there ain’t no other place around like Fort Worth, Texas, That’s my Town." (Ray Price - "Fort Worth, Texas").
Yee haw! So you’ve set your compass to the Lone Star and you’re heading to Texas. Even better, you’re moving to Fort Worth. In this city of cowboys and culture, you’ve chosen a good place to unsaddle your horse.
Fort Worth is Dallas’ plucky lil' sister. She’s half the size and double the fun and is the true home of the Wild West spirit. Saunter between Fort Worth’s skyscrapers, or slip from one world-class museum to another, and you can still hear the ghosts of the cowboys and buffalo hunters who started this cow town back in 1849.
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Before you can start having a hog-killin’ good time though, you need a place you can call home. But where to start? In Fort Worth, you can find everything from gleaming condos to lovingly restored old homes. You can choose to live in buzzing downtown or to kick back in the leafy suburbs.
Luckily, Fort Worth is not New York so finding a place to live won’t be difficult. The rental market is flexible enough to have you viewing on Monday and moving in on Friday. When it comes to finding new digs, it’s never a bad idea to use a property locator to do the searching for you. Many of them will offer a rebate on their locator fee too, a figure that ranges from roughly $25-50. Don’t be afraid to ask.
Here’s a rough breakdown of the neighborhoods you might be looking at. We start with the most coveted neighborhoods (read: expensive) and gradually ease down to places that might be kinder to your pocketbook:
Sundance Square/Downtown - the beating heart of Fort Worth where theaters, galleries, clubs and coffee shops jostle against the 2,000+ rental apartments on offer.
Stockyards National Historic District - savor the Old West realism of saloons, rodeos, steakhouses and honky tonks. Twice a day, cowhands drive longhorn steer down Exchange Avenue. What better accompaniment to your morning cereal than the clip clop of cattle passing by?
Cultural District - this elite rental market boasts five world-class museums and is setting the trend when it comes to cool urban living. Camp Bowie - the 30 blocks of dining, shopping and galleries within this area offer a prestigious address for the urbane sophisticate.
West Fort Worth - the neighborhoods of Arlington Heights, Rivercrest and Westover Hills promise large, historic homes on leafy avenues. This is the favored address for families, young professionals and retirees.
Near Southside - also known as the medical or hospital district, this is considered one of the most promising neighborhoods in Fort Worth. It packs historic buildings where the cattle barons once lived, with urban lofts, town homes and rehabilitated single family homes. Add in plenty of cosmopolitan dining options and all y’all have a popular place to live.
Alliance Texas - this is a planned business and mixed-use community and is home to NASCAR and IndyCar events. A good place to live if you are interested in newer builds.
North Fort Worth - this region, and Fossil Creek in particular, is the fastest growing area of the city. Here you will find new neighborhoods with single family homes and apartment units.
Hulen/South and East - both middle-income areas with older homes and less expensive rentals.
Unless you are moving downtown, don’t throw away your car keys just yet. Fort Worth does have a bus and commuter light rail - known as the T - but they don’t serve the entire city. This means that most people drive to where they’re going which means that snarled-up traffic is a daily bind for downtown commuters.
No one comes to Texas without thinking about the weather. The winters are mild (especially if you are moving here from the frozen north) but, during the summer, be prepared for a humidity that makes even the most expensive ‘do puff out. The summers are hot and long and did we mention hot? By July the daily average is 97’F and a few days at 113’F have not been unknown. Rain, when it comes, often comes dramatically and this part of the world is no stranger to large, damaging hail.
Speaking of dramatic, did you know that Dallas-Fort Worth is on the southernmost tip of Tornado Alley? The faint-hearted might jump on their horse and skip town at the thought of this, but the locals say it keeps things interesting.
Oh, and Forth Worth is also in an earthquake zone. Just something to remember when scoping out a place to lay your chuck and wagon roll.
So let’s wrap up. Fort Worth ranks among the top ten of America’s Most Livable Communities which means that it is a good place to live, work, visit, retire, go to university, raise a family, build a business or promote diversity. Hmmn, just about everything really.
Fort Worth’s 2011 cost of living index is 94.4 compared to a US average of 100. This doesn’t make it dramatically less expensive than say Snotsburg, Pennsylvania, but what can you expect from a frontier town turned rich by the large reserves of natural gas they found beneath their streets? This mineral wealth and the city’s proximity to Dallas, coupled with the different folk attracted by the universities, the tech and the service industries means that Fort Worth is a booming, diverse place to live.
This real Texas cow town also has more than a few things to keep you entertained. From opera to hoedowns, from world-class galleries to the world’s largest honky tonk, you need never be bored when you get here. Whether it’s Rothko or rodeos, this city has it all.
So saddle up, partner, and get moving to Fort Worth.
The representation of ethnic minorities in Fort Worth is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Fort Worth are White (37.2%), Hispanic Or Latino (34%), Black Or African American (20.7%), Asian (4.5%), Two Or More (3.1%), Other (0.4%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Fort Worth is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Fort Worth are White (37.2%), Hispanic Or Latino (34%), Black Or African American (20.7%), Asian (4.5%), Two Or More (3.1%), Other (0.4%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%).
Apartment List has released the results for Fort Worth from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
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Fort Worth, one of Texas’ largest cities, is celebrated as the “City of Cowboys and Culture.” Nestled within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, this dynamic city offers a unique blend of Western charm and contemporary urban living that appeals to families, young professionals, and culture enthusiasts alike.
Living in Fort Worth offers access to a rich array of attractions — from the historic Stockyards, where cattle drives still take place, to the modern Sundance Square, known for its shopping and dining. The Cultural District features world-class institutions like the Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Foodies will enjoy a thriving culinary scene, from classic Tex-Mex and barbecue to innovative fine dining.
You can find impressive apartments to rent in Fort Worth, Texas across diverse neighborhoods. Harmony Hills apartments offer quiet suburban living with reasonable rent rates, while Downtown Fort Worth has upscale studios, one-bedroom apartments, and larger units. Housing in Fort Worth, Texas is more affordable than in Dallas, making this major city ideal for families and young professionals.
If you’re hunting for apartments near Fort Worth, Texas, look no further than Apartment List. We’re your personalized rental matchmaker, and our app makes the process more straightforward than typing “apartments for rent near me” into Google. Fort Worth offers many housing options for different lifestyles and budgets.
Start by taking our Renter Quiz. Just answer a few questions, and our AI-powered platform will curate Dallas-Fort Worth apartments according to your unique preferences. You can specify your desired neighborhood, amenities, and budget, and we’ll find the best apartments for you — whether you want something near the Stockyards or a spacious three-bedroom apartment in Woodhaven.
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The median rent for apartments available in Fort Worth is $1,347, making it more affordable than many other large U.S. cities. The rental market has options for all needs and budgets. Here’s what you can expect to pay based on unit type:
Fort Worth is a fantastic place to live, combining the energy of a growing urban hub with the charm of traditional Texan life. With sunny weather year-round, ample parks, and a strong job market, it offers a high quality of life for families, professionals, and retirees alike.
Texas’s cost of living is approximately 7% lower than the national average, making it one of the more affordable states in the U.S. Fort Worth follows this trend, offering a budget-friendly option for renters while still providing access to big-city amenities and opportunities.
Welcome to the Apartment List December 2024 Rent Report for Fort Worth, TX. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,336, after falling 0.8% last month. Prices are now down 3.2% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Fort Worth rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Dallas metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Fort Worth fell by 0.8% over the course of November, and has now decreased by a total of 3.2% over the past 12 months. Fort Worth’s rent growth over the past year has is similar to the state average (-2.7%) but has fallen below the national average (-0.6%).
Eleven months into the year, rents in Fort Worth have fallen 2.3%. This is a slower rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to November 2023 rents had decreased 1.5%.
Fort Worth rents went down 0.8% in the past month, compared to the national rate of -0.8%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #50. Similar monthly rent growth took place in North Las Vegas, NV (-0.8%) and Colorado Springs, CO (-0.8%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $1,141 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1,317 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $1,336. That ranks #59 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,214 for a 1-bedroom, $1,368 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,382 overall. The median rent in Fort Worth is 3.3% lower than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Dallas, TX ($1,337) and Durham, NC ($1,334).
If we expand our view to the wider Dallas metro area, the median rent is $1,444 meaning that the median price in Fort Worth ($1,336) is 7.5% lower than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at -3.0%, above the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 30 cities in the Dallas metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Flower Mound is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $1,984. Haltom City is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,256. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Cedar Hill (6.6%) while the slowest is in The Colony (-9.8%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Dallas metropolitan area.
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Welcome to the Apartment List December 2024 Rent Report for Fort Worth, TX. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,336, after falling 0.8% last month. Prices are now down 3.2% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Fort Worth rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Dallas metro area and the nation as a whole.
Apartment List has released Fort Worth’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Fort Worth renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above-average and average scores."
Key Findings in Fort Worth include the following:
Renters say:
"Fort Worth has big-city size with a small-town feel." -Sarah A.
"I love the downtown area; there’s not much traffic and the commutes are easy." -Jasmine L.
"I love the people and the unique things to do here. Fort Worth has a more intimate vibe than other nearby cities." -Alisha H.
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Fort Worth, Texas is ridin’ broncs, warm hearts, cold beer and honky tonks. It’s cowboy tales, the Chisholm Trail and memories, Bob Wills Music and Bill Mack Symphonies. Let me tell ya! Fort Worth, Texas is Bar-B-Que, Amon Carter and T.C.U. It’s great and let me state, there ain’t no other place around like Fort Worth, Texas, That’s my Town." (Ray Price - "Fort Worth, Texas").
Yee haw! So you’ve set your compass to the Lone Star and you’re heading to Texas
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