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A row of modern, three-story red brick apartment buildings with balconies and attached garages lines the wide concrete driveway at Firestone at West 7th Fort Worth on a clear, sunny day.

$1,195+/unit

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Firestone at West 7th

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A grassy courtyard at Harris Gardens Fort Worth is surrounded by a two-story apartment building with outdoor walkways. Blue patio chairs and umbrellas provide seating, while large trees offer shade beneath the clear, bright sky.

$1,145+/unit

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Harris Gardens

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A brick building with a cupola and white trim, surrounded by green grass and landscaping. A curved sidewalk leads to the entrance, where Heights of Cityview Fort Worth is displayed on the wall.

$1,023+/unit

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Heights of Cityview

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The tall, historic brown brick building is the Historic Electric Building Apartments Fort Worth, standing proudly at a busy city intersection amid modern skyscrapers under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Traffic lights and street signs frame the scene.

$1,775+/person

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Historic Electric Building Apartments

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A large, historic, yellow-brick building with tall columns and many windows, reminiscent of the Homes of Parker Commons Fort Worth. Trees line the sidewalk and steps lead up to the entrance under a mostly clear sky with a few clouds.

$1,594/unit

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Homes of Parker Commons

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Apartment courtyard at Jameson at the Bluffs Fort Worth with artificial grass, string lights overhead, cornhole and Connect Four games, surrounded by modern buildings, outdoor seating areas, and rock landscaping.

$1,142+/unit

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Jameson at the Bluffs

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A modern courtyard at Luxia River East Apartments Fort Worth features artificial grass, round white lights, red and white chairs and tables, and multi-level balconies under a partly cloudy sky.

$1,245+/unit

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Luxia River East Apartments

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Relax at the large outdoor swimming pool at Madera at LeftBank Fort Worth, featuring lounge chairs, shaded cabanas, lush potted plants, and a multi-story apartment building under a clear blue sky.

$1,319+/unit

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Madera at LeftBank

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A multistory building with colorful artwork on the side stands out in Mag & May Fort Worth.

$1,317+/unit

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Mag & May

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A community vegetable garden with raised beds sits in the foreground, while Marquis at Bellaire Ranch Fort Worth, a multi-story apartment building with balconies and stone siding, stands in the background under a clear blue sky.

$1,601+/unit

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Marquis at Bellaire Ranch

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Aerial view of Marquis at Stonegate Fort Worth, a residential apartment complex with multiple gray-roofed buildings, surrounded by trees and parking areas, at dusk with city lights and a colorful sky in the background.

$1,404+/unit

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Marquis at Stonegate

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A building with a sign and a lawn, McCart Apartments Fort Worth offers comfortable living in a welcoming setting.

$1,079+/unit

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McCart Apartments

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A modern apartment complex in Mercantile River District Fort Worth features a swimming pool, shaded lounge areas with chairs, a covered patio, and landscaped green spaces under a sunny sky.

$1,253+/unit

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Mercantile River District

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A modern three-story building with large windows and a mix of brick and white paneling. A sign reads Asheville Station, echoing the contemporary style found at Mistletoe Station Fort Worth. The sky is clear and a stop sign stands on the right.

$811+/unit

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Mistletoe Station

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A row of two-story brick and gray-paneled Monarch Pass Apartments Fort Worth buildings stands with trimmed bushes and green grass under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

$846+/person

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Monarch Pass Apartments

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Monticello Apartments Fort Worth offers a charming two-story building with brown mansard-style roofs, beige walls, balconies, and staircases amid lush green lawns, bushes, trees, and a concrete walkway under a clear blue sky.

$1,225+/person

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Monticello Apartments

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Outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water at Monticello Crossroads Fort Worth, surrounded by lounge chairs and trees. A small building with large windows is in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Depth markings line the pool’s edge.

$775+/unit

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Monticello Crossroads

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A row of modern beige townhouses at Monticello Oaks Townhomes Apartments Fort Worth, each with white trim, double garages, multiple rectangular windows, and small trimmed bushes in front, all under a clear blue sky.

$1,595+/unit

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Monticello Oaks Townhomes Apartments

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A rectangular outdoor swimming pool with metal handrails sits on a beige concrete deck at Mylo Apartment Homes Fort Worth. Apartment buildings and green trees are in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

$775+/unit

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Mylo Apartment Homes

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A sidewalk with a metal handrail leads to the brick Olympus 7th Street Station Fort Worth building, passing by a wooden bench and green trees on a grassy lawn. The area is well-lit by exterior wall lights.

$1,277+/unit

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Olympus 7th Street Station

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A small fenced dog park with green artificial grass, agility tunnels, hoops, a fire hydrant, and benches sits beside the parking lot near Parker House Fort Worth and a tall office building on a sunny day.

$1,293+/unit

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Parker House

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About Off-Campus Housing Near Texas Christian University

TCU is a private university in Fort Worth's TCU/Westcliff neighborhood — an upscale residential area that gives the campus a distinctive manicured feel. The off-campus market around TCU is more expensive and less dense than the typical Texas university town, reflecting the neighborhood's residential character and the school's private-institution demographics. Shared rooms near TCU typically run $900–$1,300/month. The streets around West Berry Street and University Drive are the primary student-adjacent housing zones. Students who want more urban energy — restaurants, bars, and the Fort Worth nightlife scene — look toward the Near Southside or Cultural District, a 10–15 minute drive from campus.

Texas Christian University Housing Requirements

Freshman Live-On Requirements

TCU requires freshmen to live on campus in the university's residence hall system. Campus housing at TCU is well-regarded and the freshman on-campus requirement is part of the community-building culture. Off-campus housing searching becomes relevant in the spring of freshman year for sophomore occupancy.

Off-Campus Eligibility

After the required first year, students rent freely in the TCU/Westcliff neighborhood and the broader Fort Worth area. No contracted off-campus system exists. TCU maintains housing resources through student affairs. The West Berry corridor and the streets north and south of campus are the primary starting points.

Lease Timing

The TCU-adjacent rental market turns over primarily in May and June for summer/fall occupancy. Landlords in the immediate neighborhood list in February and March. Starting in February for fall is advisable, particularly for units within walking distance of campus in a neighborhood with limited rental supply.

Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with Texas Christian University before signing a lease.

When to Start Looking for Housing Near Texas Christian University

Early Searchers

February and March are the right months for securing near-campus housing at TCU. The TCU/Westcliff neighborhood is primarily residential with limited rental supply — returning students who know what they want lock in quickly. Units within walking distance of campus represent a small pool and competition is real.

Peak Demand Window

March and April are peak signing months. The combination of rising sophomores and returning juniors and seniors creates the typical spring surge. The limited inventory of walkable-from-campus options in this upscale residential neighborhood makes competition intense despite the relatively small student population.

Last-Minute Options

Fort Worth's broader market has plenty of options — students searching late expand into the Near Southside, the Cultural District area, or Arlington. Car-dependent commuting to TCU is standard for students who prioritize price over proximity.

Neighborhoods Near Texas Christian University

West Berry / University Drive

The closest student-adjacent housing zone to TCU's campus — apartments and houses along West Berry Street and the University Drive corridor within walking and biking distance of the main campus entrance. Limited supply given the residential neighborhood character; fills fastest in spring.

Near Southside Fort Worth

About 2 miles east of campus, Fort Worth's Near Southside has a genuinely good food and bar scene along Magnolia Ave. Students who want urban energy and don't mind a 10–15 minute drive choose this area. More diverse housing stock and generally more availability than the near-campus zone.

Frequently Asked Questions: Off-Campus Housing Near Texas Christian University

Common questions from students searching for housing.

Near-campus housing in the TCU/Westcliff neighborhood typically runs $900–$1,300/month per person in shared arrangements. Solo apartments start around $1,200–$1,600/month. The upscale residential character of the surrounding area keeps prices above the typical Texas university-town average.

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