The Fort Worth, TX zip codes with the most new apartments

Over the last decade, developers completed more than 35,600 apartments across Fort Worth, reflecting sustained population growth and continued expansion across North Texas. Understanding where new apartments have been built helps renters evaluate commute patterns, access to jobs, and neighborhood context in one of the fastest-growing large cities in Texas.

Which Fort Worth areas added the most apartments?

Fort Worth’s economy is anchored by aerospace manufacturing, logistics and distribution, healthcare, education, and corporate services. The cost of living in Fort Worth is 5% higher than the state average and 3% lower than the national average, offering residents a balance between affordability and access to a strong employment base.

4,846 new apartments place zip code 76177 at the top of Fort Worth’s construction list

Zip code 76177 added 4,850 new apartments, making it Fort Worth’s most active area for apartment construction over the past decade. The zip code covers far north Fort Worth and the Alliance corridor.

This area is primarily car-oriented. Interstate 35W provides direct access to downtown Fort Worth, while Highway 156 and State Highway 170 connect to surrounding parts of the Metroplex. Public transit service is limited compared to central Fort Worth. Major employers in and near this area include Amazon, UPS, Fidelity Investments, Bell Textron, and numerous logistics and distribution operations. Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth aerospace facility is located approximately 15 miles south.

Zip code 76102 added 3,682 new apartments in Fort Worth’s urban core

Zip code 76102 gained 3,680 new apartments, reflecting continued residential growth in downtown Fort Worth. This area includes Sundance Square and the surrounding central business district.

Transit access is among the strongest in Fort Worth. TEXRail and the Trinity Railway Express both stop at Fort Worth Central Station, providing rail connections to DFW Airport and Dallas. Trinity Metro bus routes and the downtown trolley serve the area. Major employers include American Airlines, JPS Health Network, law firms, financial services companies, energy firms, and local government offices. Downtown also provides access to convention facilities and performing arts venues.

2,892 new apartments expand housing in zip code 76104

Zip code 76104 added 2,890 new apartments, encompassing areas south of downtown and near Fort Worth’s museum and medical districts. Transit service includes multiple Trinity Metro bus routes connecting the area to downtown and nearby neighborhoods. The district sits a short distance south of the central business district, with roadway access via University Drive and Interstate 30.

Major employers in and near this area include Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Cook Children’s Medical Center, Texas Christian University, and supporting healthcare and education services.

2,780 new apartments added in zip code 76244

Zip code 76244 added 2,780 new apartments, representing suburban growth along Fort Worth’s northern edge near Keller.

Public transportation is limited, and most travel occurs by car. Interstate 35W and State Highway 170 provide regional access to Fort Worth, Alliance, and DFW Airport. Employment access requires commuting, with connections to Alliance logistics operations, American Airlines near DFW Airport, and aerospace and manufacturing employers elsewhere in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

Zip code 76107 added 2,546 new apartments west of downtown

Zip code 76107 gained 2,550 new apartments, reflecting dense development between downtown Fort Worth and the Cultural District.

The area is served by Trinity Metro bus routes, with direct access to downtown within a short commute. Roadway connections include West 7th Street and University Drive. Most residents rely on cars for commuting beyond nearby districts. Major employers accessible from this area include downtown corporate offices, Lockheed Martin, Texas Health Harris Methodist, and regional employers throughout central Fort Worth.

Top 5 zip codes for new apartments in Fort Worth, TX

* Total new apartments completed between 2015 and 2025.

Source:
RentCafe.com analysis of Yardi data as of July 2025

Fort Worth’s apartment construction over the past decade has occurred across multiple corridors rather than concentrating exclusively in the urban core. Development has followed major employment centers, highway access, and available land — particularly in north Fort Worth and near downtown.

Aerospace manufacturing, logistics and distribution, healthcare, and corporate services continue to influence where new apartments are built. While downtown and central districts have added residential density, a significant share of new supply has been delivered in suburban and employment-oriented areas.

Methodology

RentCafe.com is a nationwide apartment search website that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

This study uses data from 2015–2025, with the ‘past decade’ referring to this period.