Houses for rent in Fort Worth, TX

Overview of Fort Worth

With humble beginnings as a military fort in the mid-1800s, Fort Worth is now a bustling metropolis that maintains its proud Western heritage and offers numerous houses for rent. The downtown Sundance Square area boasts an entertainment and shopping district that spans 35 blocks and includes the Bass Performance Hall, the Fort Worth Water Gardens, Burnett and Hyde Parks. The Cultural District offers Burgers Lake, the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens and the Fort Worth Zoo. The Stockyards National Historic District features a twice-daily authentic cattle drive, the Stockyards Museum and live action rodeos in addition to a number of Western themed venues. The Historic Camp Bowie District features a strip spanning 30 blocks that hosts numerous eateries and stores.

Couples or families in search of houses for rent in Fort Worth find Southside filled with venues offering live music presentations along with breweries, distilleries and artistic offerings that include the historic Thistle Hill Mansion, which once served as the home of a local cattle baron. Other significant areas include West 7th, the University area and Panther Island. Potential Fort Worth residents can easily find houses for rent in the area that best satisfies their needs by using Rent.com as a guide.

Searching for Houses for Rent in Fort Worth

The Lake Arlington area is conveniently close to the Highway 287 and I-820 junction, which makes commuting simple. This affordable section is also surrounded by various dining, shopping and medical facility options. Families might be interested in homes in the Silver Bay area where schools from kindergarten through college are nearby. Newer and larger homes in the Timber Creek area are close to I-35W and the Alliance Gateway Freeway.

Houses for rent in Fort Worth cover a wide gamut of styles from traditional bungalow or ranch designs to multi-level mansions. Each property also features landscaped yards and various indoor and outdoor amenities. Attached or detached garages, wood flooring, Energy Star appliances, swimming pools and central air conditioning are some of the many features of local homes. Rent varies from one neighborhood to the next, and prices are also dependent on home size. However, expect to pay on average between $1,000 and $1,300 per month. Learn more about house renting trends on the Rent.com blog.

Typical Layout for Houses for rent in Fort Worth

Individual layouts of houses for rent vary depending on the overall square footage of the interior, which may range from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet or more. Available homes have anywhere from one to four bedrooms and one to three full-sized bathrooms. Many will have small fenced yards as well that are perfect spots for entertaining guests.