Fort Worth, TX Rental Market Analysis

Updated March 2026 · Population: 958,692 · Data for rental property investors

Median Home Price
$305,000
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
Avg Cap Rate
6%
Avg Cash on Cash
7%
Home Price Growth
+4.5% YoY
Rent Growth
+3.5% YoY
Vacancy Rate
5.8%
Property Tax Rate
2.2%

Sample Deal: Median Fort Worth Rental Property

Purchase Price
$305,000
Down Payment (25%)
$76,250
Monthly Rent
$1,400/mo
Est. Monthly Mortgage
$1,446/mo
NOI (Annual)
$7,416
DSCR
0.43

* Based on 25% down, 6.5% interest, 30-year term. Includes taxes, insurance, and vacancy allowance. Does not include maintenance, management, or capital expenditures.

Why Invest in Fort Worth?

Fort Worth has been the fastest-growing large city in Texas. Defense contractors (Lockheed Martin, Bell) provide stable high-paying employment, and the city's revitalized downtown is attracting young professionals.

Major Employers in Fort Worth

Understanding the local employment base is critical for evaluating rental demand stability. Fort Worth's economy is anchored by:

Lockheed MartinBell TextronAmerican AirlinesJPS HealthCook Children's

Best Neighborhoods for Rental Investors

Near Southside
Fairmount
Polytechnic Heights
Wedgwood
Benbrook

Top Zip Codes for Investors

7610576110761117611276119

Investor Tip: Fort Worth

Fort Worth is the more affordable half of DFW with better cap rates than Dallas. The Near Southside district is gentrifying fast — buy now for appreciation. For cash flow, look at southeast Fort Worth.

Analyze Your Fort Worth Deal

Use becvio's free calculators to run the numbers on any Fort Worth property.

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