Cheap Apartments for Rent in the TCU District Fort Worth, TX from $500 (154 Rentals)

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The Hayes Apartments
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$691 - $1,609
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The Hayes Apartments

4151 SW Loop 820Fort Worth, TX 76132
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Gala at Ridgmar
$948 - $1,376
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$948 - $1,376

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Gala at Ridgmar

2201 Lands End BoulevardFort Worth, TX 76116
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Eastbank at Waterside
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$1,232 - $2,834
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Eastbank at Waterside

5828 Arborlawn DrFort Worth, TX 76109
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Avana River Park
$1,269 - $3,970
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Avana River Park

3450 Riverpark DrFort Worth, TX 76116
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$1,300 - $7,750

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2824 Wayside Ave

Fort WorthTX76110
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$1,300 - $7,750

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2822 Wayside Ave

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Atlas Waterside
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$1,346 - $3,719
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Atlas Waterside

3964 Watercourse DrFort Worth, TX 76109
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TCU District, Fort Worth, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available TCU District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the TCU District area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Holt on Chisholm Trail priced from $628. Sagamore Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $727. Here are the most affordable TCU District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Holt on Chisholm TrailA1i1BR,1BA$628
Sagamore Apartment HomesA2R | A21BR,1BA$727
Barcelona on Chisholm TrailA11BR,1BA$775
Fort Worth, TX Apartments0x1 StudioStudio,1BA$785
The FoundryEffStudio,1BA$795
The Hayes ApartmentsB82BR,1BA$806
Villas on the Hill1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$814
The Estates at Ridglea HillsClerk1BR,1BA$819
LawsonA11BR,1BA$835
LeanderA11BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in TCU District, TX

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the TCU District area is the $1.12 price per square foot C1 Model at The Hayes Apartments in the in the South Fort Worth neighborhood starting from $1,434. The second greatest value TCU District apartment is the C1 Model at Lawson starting at $1,599 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Ridglea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for TCU District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hayes ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.12
LawsonC13BR,2BA$1.29
Westcliff ParkB-four2BR,1.5BA$1.14
LeanderB22BR,2BA$1.31
The Estates at Ridglea HillsChairman1BR,1.5BA$1.28
Valley View - DFW1B1BR,1BA$1.14
Villas on the Hill1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.10
Park VillasBirch1BR,1BA$1.33
Athena Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$1.26
Sagamore Apartment HomesA2R | A21BR,1BA$1.20

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fort Worth. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap TCU District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in TCU District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in TCU District is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in TCU District?

The cheapest apartment in TCU District is The Holt on Chisholm Trail which is listed at $628, while the average apartment in TCU District costs $8,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in TCU District?

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 59 regular apartments in TCU District 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 TCU District?

Cheap apartments in TCU District have an average cost of $222 which is $8,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in TCU District.

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