What I Found in ZIP Code 76179
At the time of this search, I could not confirm a standard one-bedroom apartment inside ZIP code 76179 for less than $800 per month.
Rent.com showed only one rental at or below $800 in the immediate area. It was a studio apartment at 12465 Business Highway 287 North for exactly $800 per month. Because it is not a one-bedroom and is not less than $800, it does not meet the requested criteria.
Apartments.com displays a large number of results under $800 for the 76179 area, but renters should examine each result carefully. Search pages may include rooms, studios, shared housing, promotional pricing, or properties outside the exact ZIP code.
Affordable One-Bedroom Apartments in the Greater Fort Worth Area
The following properties were advertised for less than $800 in the broader Fort Worth area. These apartments are not all located in ZIP code 76179, so transportation costs and commute time should be considered.
Mercantile Square
Mercantile Square is located at 3600 Tanacross Drive in Fort Worth. A one-bedroom, one-bath apartment was advertised from approximately $750 per month. The property was identified as income-restricted, which may make it a strong option for a low-income household.
Applicants will probably need to provide proof of income and household information. Ask the leasing office whether the advertised rent includes mandatory fees and whether one-bedroom income-restricted units are currently available.
The Griffin Apartments
The Griffin Apartments are located at 7040 John T. White Road in Fort Worth. A one-bedroom, one-bath unit of approximately 700 square feet was advertised for about $735 per month.
The advertised amenities included air conditioning and pet-friendly policies. Before applying, ask about utility charges, pest-control fees, parking fees, application costs, deposits, and the income required for approval.
Cobble Hill
Cobble Hill is located at 6050 Oakland Hills Drive in Fort Worth. One-bedroom apartments were advertised from approximately $745 per month.
The lowest price may apply only to a particular floor plan or lease term. Applicants should ask whether the rate is a permanent monthly price or a temporary move-in special.
The Hayes Apartments
The Hayes Apartments are located at 4151 Southwest Loop 820 in Fort Worth. One-bedroom apartments were advertised from approximately $717 per month.
Because apartment advertisements sometimes display a reduced effective rent after applying a concession, renters should request a written breakdown of the actual monthly rent and all recurring fees.
The Stella
The Stella is located at 8222 Calmont Avenue in Fort Worth. A one-bedroom, one-bath apartment was advertised from approximately $799 per month.
This price is only one dollar below the requested limit, so additional monthly fees could make the apartment unaffordable. Ask for the total monthly amount, including water, trash, parking, internet packages, insurance requirements, and other charges.
Dunmore
Dunmore is located at 5950 Boca Raton Boulevard in Fort Worth. A one-bedroom, one-bath apartment of approximately 658 square feet was advertised for about $775 per month.
Applicants should verify the unit number, move-in date, security deposit, credit requirements, and whether the apartment is still available before paying an application fee.
The Slate
The Slate is located at 4720 Wellesley Avenue in Fort Worth. A one-bedroom, one-bath apartment was advertised for approximately $795 per month.
The advertised price leaves very little room for required fees. Ask the leasing office for a complete fee sheet before submitting an application.
Tides at Meadowbrook
Tides at Meadowbrook is located at 525 King George Drive in Fort Worth. One-bedroom apartments were advertised from approximately $700 per month.
This was one of the lowest advertised starting prices found in the broader Fort Worth search. However, “starting at” prices often apply to a limited number of units and may change based on the move-in date.
Private Rental on West Elizabeth Lane
A one-bedroom, one-bath apartment at 8037 West Elizabeth Lane was advertised for approximately $723 per month.
Private rental listings can sometimes have lower prices than large apartment communities, but renters should verify the owner or property manager before sending money. Never pay a deposit before seeing the unit, confirming who owns or manages it, and reviewing a written lease.
Private Rental on Golden Heights Road
A one-bedroom rental at 2401 Golden Heights Road was advertised for approximately $747 per month. This property is in ZIP code 76177, which may be more convenient to 76179 than some apartments in central or southern Fort Worth.
Applicants should confirm whether the advertisement is for an entire private apartment or a unit located within a larger complex.
Best Options to Contact First
Mercantile Square may be the strongest starting point because it was identified as an income-restricted property. Tides at Meadowbrook, The Hayes Apartments, The Griffin Apartments, Cobble Hill, and the Golden Heights Road rental also had advertised prices that left more room below the $800 limit.
Properties priced at $795 or $799 may not be realistic once monthly fees are included. A unit advertised for $750 could also exceed $800 after water, trash, parking, pest control, renter’s insurance, or other required charges are added.
Questions to Ask Every Leasing Office
When calling a property, ask whether a one-bedroom, one-bath unit is physically available for move-in. Ask for the regular monthly rent rather than the “effective” rent after a promotion.
You should also ask for the total monthly cost, including water, trash, parking, pest control, utility billing fees, internet packages and renter’s insurance. Request information about the application fee, administrative fee, security deposit, income requirement, credit policy, criminal-background policy and lease length.
For an income-restricted apartment, ask for the minimum and maximum household income limits. Some properties require applicants to earn a minimum amount while also staying below a maximum income limit.
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Fort Worth Housing Solutions administers public housing, affordable housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs in the Fort Worth area. Waiting lists may open and close with little notice, so applicants should check its announcements regularly.
The agency’s wait-list updates explain how to apply when a property-based voucher list opens. People with disabilities who need help completing an application may call 817-333-3400.
Fort Worth Housing Solutions also publishes information for voucher holders and participating landlords. Its jurisdiction generally includes Tarrant County, except Arlington.
Texas Affordable-Apartment Search
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs operates a Vacancy Clearinghouse for rent-reduced apartments. Users can search for affordable properties by city, county or ZIP code.
This resource is especially useful for locating Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties that may not appear prominently on ordinary apartment websites.
The department’s Help for Texans page also provides links for reduced-rent apartments, rental assistance, public housing authorities, utility assistance and eviction help.
HUD Resource Locator
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides a Resource Locator for subsidized housing, public housing authorities, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit apartments, housing for older adults and housing for people with disabilities.
Enter ZIP code 76179 into the locator and expand the search area when necessary.
Section 8 Rental Search
AffordableHousing.com lists properties whose owners may accept Housing Choice Vouchers. Its Fort Worth search contained hundreds of rental-property results when reviewed.
A listing on the website does not guarantee that a landlord currently has a vacancy or will approve a particular unit under the voucher program. Voucher holders should confirm participation with both the landlord and their housing authority.
Help With Rent, Utilities or Housing Emergencies
Texas residents can call 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 for local housing, food, utility and emergency-assistance referrals. HUD specifically directs Tarrant County residents to 2-1-1 Texas and local housing authorities for assistance.
The City of Fort Worth’s Community Action Partners page states that its emergency rental-assistance funding is currently unavailable. Applicants should not rely on that program unless the city announces new funding.
People facing eviction can use the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Help for Texans page or call the Texas Legal Services Center at 855-270-7655 for an eviction-help referral.
People who are homeless or at immediate risk of homelessness can use HUD’s Find Shelter tool to locate shelters, health services, clothing assistance and other community resources.
How to Avoid Rental Scams
Do not send money through gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency or payment applications to someone who refuses to meet you or show the apartment.
Confirm that the address exists and that the person collecting money is authorized to rent the property. Tour the exact unit whenever possible, read the complete lease, request receipts and keep copies of all communications.
Be especially cautious when a price is far below similar apartments in the same neighborhood.
Final Assessment
A one-bedroom apartment for less than $800 inside ZIP code 76179 appears to be extremely difficult to find without a subsidy, income-restricted program or special promotion. Expanding the search into ZIP codes 76177, 76137, 76120, 76116 and 76112 produces more possibilities.
The best strategy is to contact income-restricted properties first, search the TDHCA Vacancy Clearinghouse, monitor Fort Worth Housing Solutions wait-list announcements and call 2-1-1 for local referrals. Applicants should confirm the full monthly cost before paying any application fee because advertised rent does not always include required charges.