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The Carmen
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The Carmen

9200 N Normandale StFort Worth, TX 76116
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Cobble Hill
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$805 - $1,425
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Cobble Hill

6050 Oakland Hills DrFort Worth, TX 76112
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Fort Worth, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Worth, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Worth, TX area range in price from $510 to $23,212 with an overall median price of $6,308. The three Fort Worth neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lakeside at $1,099, White Settlement at $809, and Pecan Acres at $980. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fort Worth Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lakeside$1,909$1,09969
White Settlement$1,909$809119
Pecan Acres$1,919$98012
River District$2,055$800541
North Side$2,154$840297
Sansom Park$2,154$795283
Diamond Hill Jarvis$2,290$743149
Eagle Mountain$2,549$840255
South Lake Worth$2,817$885124
Southside Medical District$4,749$510459

Cheapest Available Fort Worth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Worth, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at 500 Flats in the East Fort Worth neighborhood priced from $119. Candletree in the Southwest Fort Worth neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $486. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Worth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
500 FlatsB32BR,2BA$119
CandletreeB12BR,1BA$486
Maren Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$493
Cambridge CourtA3 ABP-301BR,1BA$549
Lydle Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$555
Palladium City SkylineA11BR,1BA$555
Chapman1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$625
The VenturaA2-11BR,1BA$631
Rise Spring PointeA1 Classic1BR,1BA$645
Monarch PassOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$668

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Worth, TX

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Worth area is the $1.08 price per square foot C-1 Model at Terrell Homes in the in the North Fort Worth neighborhood starting from $1,494. The second greatest value Fort Worth apartment is the C2-NoRAD Model at VILLAS BY THE PARK starting at $1,221 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the South Fort Worth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Worth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrell HomesC-13BR,2BA$1.08
VILLAS BY THE PARKC2-NoRAD3BR,2BA$1.04
32TEN ON THE BLVDB22BR,2BA$1.05
Monarch PassFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.10
Verano Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Amelia Parc Sr IITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Sansom Pointe SeniorB12BR,1BA$1.03
Lydle Ridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.79
ChaparralA11BR,1BA$1.08
Maren Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Fort Worth Overview

Fort Worth is a large, bustling city in Texas that is located in the North Central part of Texas, close to Dallas. The area is a great city to live in with many options in Fort Worth apartments available, thriving universities and campuses, a warm climate, and a rich community dedicated to the Arts. Fort Worth also boasts an expanding economy and is ranked 38 on Forbe's Best Places for Business and Careers for 2015.

Why live in Fort Worth, TX?

Fort Worth is known as the city of cowboys and culture. The city has a strong history with its roots starting with cowboys and cattle drives. It's the city for anyone truly wanting to live in a place that provides a Wild West culture and experience. Fort Worth also has a unique Arts culture, as well as a growing LGBT community. Fort Worth is a great place to live for anyone who wants a diverse, unique, and special city to call their own.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Worth Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fort Worth?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Worth is under $668.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Worth?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Worth is Candletree which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Fort Worth costs $6,308.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Worth?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,840 regular apartments in Fort Worth that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fort Worth?

Cheap apartments in Fort Worth have an average cost of $430 which is $5,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Worth.

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