What is the average rent in Fort Worth?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Worth city centre costs approximately USD 1,644 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,207 (saving 27%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,607.

Is Fort Worth affordable to live in?

Fort Worth is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇺🇸 TX, United States · #114 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Fort Worth

Close to the United States average

Ranked #114 of 558 cities · More expensive than 79.6% of cities worldwide

-1.2%

Cost of Living

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-5.3%

Rent

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+1.2%

Groceries

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+8.2%

Purchasing Power

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Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Fort Worth

Apartment	City Centre	Outside Centre	You Save
1-Bedroom	USD 1,644/mo	USD 1,207/mo	27%
3-Bedroom	USD 2,607/mo	USD 2,157/mo	27%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Fort Worth

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$6.89	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$1.86	1 source
Bread (500g)	$3.37	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$9.37	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$13.78	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.46	1 source
Eggs (12)	$3.81	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.86	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.16	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.84	1 source
Water (1.5L)	$2.36	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$20.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$6.89

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$1.86

Bread (500g)

$3.37

Local cheese (1kg)

$9.37

Chicken (1kg)

$13.78

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.46

Eggs (12)

$3.81

Milk (1L)

$0.86

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.16

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.84

Water (1.5L)

$2.36

Wine (mid-range)

$20.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$5.50	1 source
Cappuccino	$6.67	1 source
McMeal	$12.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$20.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$60.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$5.50

Cappuccino

$6.67

McMeal

$12.00

Cheap meal

$20.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$60.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$127.23	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$54.50	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$131.25	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$47.50	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$127.23

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$54.50

Sport shoes (Nike)

$131.25

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$47.50

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$15.00	1 source
Gym membership	$39.58	1 source

Cinema ticket

$15.00

Gym membership

$39.58

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.74	1 source
Taxi start	$3.00	1 source
Monthly pass	$78.26	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.74

Taxi start

$3.00

Monthly pass

$78.26

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$217.12	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$217.12

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Cost Indices

Cost of Living

-1.2% Average

Rent

-5.3% Average

Groceries

+1.2% Average

Restaurants

-12.0% Affordable

Purchasing Power

+8.2% Strong

Living in Fort Worth: What to Expect

Fort Worth is average by global standards (ranked #114 of 558 cities). It is 1.2% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Cost of Living in Fort Worth

Rent Prices in Fort Worth

Prices of Goods & Services in Fort Worth

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Cost Indices

Living in Fort Worth: What to Expect

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