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Bedford, TX

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Metroplex Dallas Fort Worth Suburb Commuters Family-Friendly

Situated in the heart of the Metroplex roughly 12 miles northeast of Fort Worth, 20 miles northwest of Dallas, and nine miles north of Arlington, Bedford provides a small-town atmosphere just minutes from these major cities, Six Flags Over Texas, the NRH20 Family Water Park, North East Mall, AT&T Stadium, and the DFW International Airport. Bedford is the ideal city for those commuting throughout the Metroplex, with easy access to Highway 183, I-820, and Highway 121.

While apartments in Bedford may seem like a suburban alternative to city living, Bedford isn't a bedroom community -- it is a vibrant city with terrific shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Be sure to check out some of the city's events, such as Bedford Artsfest, a festival featuring artists, musicians, food trucks, and craft beer. The Bedford Blues & BBQ is a fun-filled weekend of live music and great food, held in September.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bedford, TX is $1,066 for a studio, $1,201 for one bedroom, $1,550 for two bedrooms, and $1,885 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bedford has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,201/month
687 Sq Ft
House
$2,590/month
1,822 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,934/month
1,320 Sq Ft
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Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bedford Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

643 Students

9
out of 10

Meadow Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

673 Students

8
out of 10

Stonegate Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

480 Students

8
out of 10

Shady Brook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

551 Students

7
out of 10

Bell Manor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

635 Students

6
out of 10

Harwood Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-9

1,038 Students

9
out of 10

Bedford Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-9

969 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • River Legacy Living Science Center
  • River Legacy Parks
  • Grapevine Vintage Railroad
  • UT Arlington Planetarium

Airports

  • Dallas-Fort Worth International
  • Dallas Love Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.