Student Housing in Fort Worth, TX
Student Housing in Fort Worth, TX
$1,325+/unit
Fees may applyThe Village on West Seminary
$5,700/unit
Fees may apply2409 W Robert (4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath)
$1,049+/unit
Fees may applyThe Berkeley Apartment Homes
$1,595+/unit
Fees may applyMonticello Oaks Townhomes Apartments
$1,490+/unit
Fees may applyCityscape Apartment Fort Worth
$1,245+/unit
Fees may applyLuxia River East Apartments
$1,601+/unit
Fees may applyMarquis at Bellaire Ranch
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About Student Housing in Fort Worth
Fort Worth is home to Texas Christian University and the University of North Texas Health Science Center, with a rental market that divides between the TCU-adjacent neighborhoods in the southwest and the broader city market. TCU's campus is in a leafy residential area of southwest Fort Worth, and the student housing around it is some of the most expensive in the city. TEXRail commuter rail connects Fort Worth to DFW Airport and ultimately to Dallas, adding regional access for students with internships or jobs elsewhere.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Fort Worth
Near TCU (Bluebonnet Hills / Ryan Place)
The primary TCU student zone — apartments and houses within walking or biking distance of campus. Expensive for Fort Worth but walkable and convenient.
Near 7th Street / Cultural District
Fort Worth's most walkable area, a short drive from TCU. Popular with upperclassmen who want the restaurant and nightlife scene. More affordable than the immediately adjacent TCU area.
Getting Around Fort Worth as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Fort Worth.
Public Transit
The T Fort Worth buses cover the city with reasonable coverage. TEXRail connects downtown Fort Worth to DFW Airport and Grapevine (DART connection). For TCU students in the southwest quadrant, transit access to downtown is workable but slow.
Walking and Biking
Near TCU's campus and the 7th Street corridor, biking and walking are viable. The city has improved bike infrastructure in central areas. Fort Worth overall is car-oriented, but the TCU and Cultural District zones are more walkable than most.
Parking
Near TCU, street parking competes with residents. Most apartments include a spot. Easier than Dallas proper.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Fort Worth
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Near TCU, shared units run $800-$1,200/mo per person — expensive for Fort Worth but below Dallas pricing. The broader city market is more affordable. It depends heavily on how close to campus you need to be.
Near TCU for walkability to campus. The 7th Street and Cultural District area for the best social scene and a reasonable commute. Both are on the west side of the city.
Challenging. Bus coverage is reasonable in central Fort Worth but TCU's southwest location is less transit-served. Most TCU students have a car.
December through March for fall. TCU's area fills first. Central Fort Worth has more availability into spring.
Available from private landlords near TCU. Not a highly structured semester market but options exist.
On Find My Place, Casa Rana leads in Fort Worth with a 5/5 overall rating across 5 reviews. The Marq on West 7th (5/5) and The Reserve on Willow Lake (5/5) round out the top three. These are the places that consistently rate well across location, value, social, management, and quality — start here if you want a safe pick.
Casa Rana tops the social rating in Fort Worth at 5/5 — students consistently flag the vibe and amenities. Close behind: The Marq on West 7th (5/5) and The Reserve on Willow Lake (5/5). Pick from these if you don't want to chase a social scene from your apartment.
Casa Rana holds the highest management rating in Fort Worth at 5/5. The Marq on West 7th (5/5) and The Reserve on Willow Lake (5/5) follow. Management ratings track responsiveness, transparency, and how landlords handle problems — the things you'll feel every month, not just on tour.
Top quality picks on Find My Place in Fort Worth: Casa Rana (5/5), The Marq on West 7th (5/5), and The Reserve on Willow Lake (5/5). Quality ratings cover the physical state — appliances, finishes, maintenance — so this is the list to start with if you want a place that holds up after move-in.
Most students in Fort Worth cluster in Near TCU (Bluebonnet Hills / Ryan Place) and Near 7th Street / Cultural District. These neighborhoods are the natural starting point for any housing search — close to campus, walkable, and where current students consistently land. See the "Best Neighborhoods for Students" section above for what each one is actually like.
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