
$985+/unit
Fees may applyThe Hub at Chisholm Trail

$1,405+/unit
Fees may applyThe Huntley

$1,313+/unit
Fees may applyThe Kelley at Samuels Avenue

$1,567+/unit
Fees may applyThe Kelton at Clearfork

$1,180+/unit
Fees may applyThe Lofts at West 7th

$1,303+/unit
Fees may applyThe Marq on West 7th

$1,322+/unit
Fees may applyThe Monarch Medical District Apartments

$1,289+/unit
Fees may applyThe Palmer

$1,251+/unit
Fees may applyThe Phoenix

$1,675+/unit
Fees may applyThe Reserve on Willow Lake





$1,325+/unit
Fees may applyThe Village on West Seminary

$875+/unit
Fees may applyThe Woodlands of Arlington

$1,275+/unit
Fees may applyTrinity Urban Apartments - Bluff & District

$1,215+/unit
Fees may applyUnion at River East Apartments





$1,250+/unit
Fees may applyVillage East

$1,230+/person
Fees may applyVillage East Apartment

$814+/unit
Fees may applyVintage Pads

$920+/unit
Fees may applyWaterdance
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.
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.
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.
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.
TCU student housing costs $900–$1,400/month for a private bedroom off campus in Fort Worth. Real prices by room type, neighborhood breakdown for Bluebonnet Circle, Colonial Hills, and West Berry.

Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with Texas Christian University before signing a lease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The best apartments near TCU in Fort Worth start at $634 per month and climb to $1,400+ for furnished, all-inclusive options within two blocks of campus. Most students end up paying $1,200–$1,500 per month depending on how close they want to be and how many utilities they want bundled — and with 78+ complexes within walking distance of TCU, there are real options at every budget.