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Modern courtyard at Parkside So7 Urban Apartments Fort Worth, featuring a rectangular outdoor pool, wooden deck with lounge chairs, red umbrellas, and multi-story buildings surrounding the pool under a partly cloudy sky.

$1,495+/unit

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Parkside So7 Urban Apartments

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Modern apartment complex, Rocklyn at Samuels Fort Worth, features a rectangular outdoor pool with white lounge chairs partially in the water, poolside seating, and trees surrounding the area. Multi-story buildings with balconies are seen in the background.

$1,249+/unit

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Rocklyn at Samuels

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Experience Scenic at River East Fort Worth—a modern apartment complex featuring a large outdoor swimming pool, a wooden deck with lounge chairs, and tree-lined views. Three-story buildings with balconies complete the inviting scene under a clear blue sky.

$1,445+/unit

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Scenic at River East

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Modern multi-story South 400 Apartments Fort Worth building on a city corner with large windows, balconies, and a mix of brick and dark exterior panels. Trees and parked cars line the street under a clear sky.

$1,128+/person

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South 400 Apartments

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Outdoor swimming pool surrounded by stone decking, lounge chairs, and large trees at Southern Oaks Fort Worth. Apartment buildings are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

$945+/unit

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Southern Oaks

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Two-story apartment building at The Barcelona On Chisholm Trail Fort Worth with dark wooden fenced patios and balconies, blue and white exterior walls, gravel ground cover, and small bushes in front.

$950+/unit

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The Barcelona On Chisholm Trail

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Modern apartment complex courtyard at The Bowery at Southside Fort Worth, featuring a swimming pool with partly submerged lounge chairs, potted plants, and surrounding multi-story buildings under a bright blue sky.

$1,269+/unit

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The Bowery at Southside

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Modern multi-story apartment complex, The Braden on Fifth Fort Worth, features illuminated windows at dusk, surrounded by trees and roads, with taller buildings in the background beneath a cloudy blue sky.

$1,669+/unit

Fees may apply

The Braden on Fifth

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A resort-style outdoor swimming pool at The Canyons Fort Worth, surrounded by lounge chairs, lush greenery, and stone buildings, with trees and a vibrant pink and purple sunset sky in the background.

$1,247+/unit

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The Canyons

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Three-story apartment building with brick and beige siding, exterior staircases, and covered balconies at The Club at Stonegate Apartments Fort Worth. Manicured lawn and bushes surround the building under a colorful sunset sky.

$1,250+/unit

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The Club at Stonegate Apartments

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Modern mid-rise apartment buildings at The Crescent Residences Fort Worth feature large glass windows and balconies under a clear blue sky. Trees and streetlights line the sidewalk, with sunlight casting shadows on the contemporary architecture.

$2,278+/unit

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The Crescent Residences Fort Worth

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A modern, multi-story apartment building with brick and gray siding sits beside a tree-lined street near The Depot Fort Worth. A red pickup truck is parked by the entrance, and there’s a gated driveway and sidewalk in front.

$459+/unit

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The Depot

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Modern apartment complex courtyard at The Elm at River Park Fort Worth featuring a rectangular swimming pool, poolside lounge chairs, shaded cabanas, and a sunset sky. Surrounding buildings rise four stories tall, creating a stylish urban retreat.

$1,429+/unit

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The Elm at River Park

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Modern, multi-story apartment building with large windows and illuminated exterior lights at dusk, The George Fort Worth stands surrounded by trees and street lamps on a quiet, empty street corner.

$1,815+/unit

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The George

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A fenced dog park with a gate, grass, and shade trees awaits outside The Haven at Chisholm Trail Fort Worth's brick apartment buildings under a clear blue sky.

$899+/unit

Fees may apply

The Haven at Chisholm Trail

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Outdoor swimming pool at The Hub at Chisholm Trail Fort Worth, surrounded by lounge chairs, trees, and multi-story residential buildings under a clear blue sky.

$985+/unit

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The Hub at Chisholm Trail

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Modern apartment building The Huntley Fort Worth features a leasing center at ground level, spacious balconies, large windows, and several parked cars in front, all under a clear blue sky.

$1,405+/unit

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The Huntley

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Modern apartment complex, The Kelley at Samuels Avenue Fort Worth, features a large outdoor swimming pool with partially shaded lounge chairs in the water and balconies overlooking the scene under a partly cloudy sky.

$1,313+/unit

Fees may apply

The Kelley at Samuels Avenue

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Modern apartment complex, The Kelton at Clearfork Fort Worth, features balconies overlooking a clear swimming pool, with lounge chairs and lush landscaping under a bright, partly cloudy sky.

$1,567+/unit

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The Kelton at Clearfork

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Modern apartment complex The Lofts at West 7th Fort Worth features balconies overlooking a stylish outdoor pool. People are swimming, relaxing on lounge chairs, and socializing by the water. Lush plants line the poolside under a clear, sunny sky.

$1,180+/unit

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The Lofts at West 7th

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Modern apartment complex courtyard at The Marq on West 7th Fort Worth features a large outdoor swimming pool, lounge chairs, and poolside umbrellas. Surrounding buildings have balconies and large windows, all set beneath clear blue skies.

$1,303+/unit

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The Marq on West 7th

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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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