Average Rent in Fort Worth, TX↑ Rents rising 5.4% YoY🔺 6th priciest in TX
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 7,807,555
Market Overview
Fort Worth, TX has rental prices ranging from $1,371/month to $2,752/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,461/month — 4% above the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $87,155/year, spending $1,461/month on a 1-bedroom represents 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Fort Worth Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,705/month, Fort Worth ranks #6 most expensive of the 220 cities tracked in Texas — pricier than 95% of all US cities in our data.
The Fort Worth Rental Market
The Fort Worth, TX area has a population of about 7,807,555 and 40% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs above the US average of ~34%, pointing to a competitive rental market where vacancies clear quickly and rents are less negotiable.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Fort Worth, TX have risen by $88/month (5.4%) over the past year, from $1,617 to $1,705. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Worth, TX without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $58,440. The local median household income of $87,155 exceeds that threshold by $28,715, making Fort Worth relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Rent vs. Buy
The median home value in Fort Worth, TX is $300,445, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 14.7. The break-even point between renting and buying is roughly 15 years — renting offers more flexibility for shorter stays, while buying makes more sense for long-term residents.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Fort Worth, TX Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in TXlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $1,531 | $1,606 | $1,884 | $2,361 | — |
| Brazoria County | $951 | $1,138 | $1,260 | $1,683 | — |
| Houston | $1,226 | $1,279 | $1,529 | $2,038 | — |
| San Antonio | $1,116 | $1,231 | $1,501 | $1,907 | — |
| Austin | $1,549 | $1,650 | $1,949 | $2,484 | — |
| McAllen | $793 | $798 | $992 | $1,290 | — |
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