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Monday, May. 6, 2024

Is rent for an apartment in Fort Worth cheaper than in Dallas?


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The average cost of rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Worth was $1,161 in March 2024. In Dallas, rent for a similar apartment was $1,498, according to Zumper, the largest privately owned rental platform in North America

The cost of rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Worth decreased by 10% between March 2023 and March 2024, according to Zumper. Dallas saw an 11% drop during the same period. 

The average cost of rent for an apartment in Fort Worth without an emphasis on bedroom count was $2,050 in Fort Worth and $2,553 in Dallas.

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