Rent vs Buy in Fort Worth, TX
Monthly cost of renting vs owning a median-priced home · 30-yr fixed, 20% down
Buying looks favorable in Fort Worth, TX
Price-to-rent ratio is 14.7 (under 15 favors buying, over 21 favors renting). Renting costs $1,705/mo; owning runs about $2,242/mo — $537/mo more to own.
| Monthly cost to own | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mortgage (P&I, 6.95% rate) | $1,591 |
| Property tax | $275 |
| Home insurance | $125 |
| Maintenance | $250 |
| Total to own | $2,242 |
| Average 2BR rent | $1,705 |
Based on a median home value of $300,445 with a $60,089 down payment. Owning also builds equity over time, which a monthly comparison doesn't capture. Estimates use national averages for taxes, insurance and maintenance — your actual costs will vary.