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River Oaks, TX

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The perfect suburb for renters who value convenience and location to the city

Suburban Outdoors Lake Shopping Convenient

Located less than 15 minutes away from Downtown Fort Worth, River Oaks is a quiet, laidback suburb. River Oaks rests on the eastern part of Lake Worth and is convenient to multiple natural areas. There are several golf clubs, country clubs, conservations, and parks around the community. Marion Sansom Park is a local favorite for its scenic waterfall and lake vistas with gorgeous trails. The small suburb is also known for being home to YMCA Camp Charter, a popular summer camp that hosts seasonal events throughout the year.

Although River Oaks is bordered by lush greenery, this mainly residential area is completely surrounded by the city of Fort Worth, allowing residents to have access to a variety of amenities, especially shopping centers. Locals frequent places such as Ridgemar Mall which offers two stories of national brands, an aquarium, a movie theater, and more. River Oaks attracts families, nature lovers, and young professionals looking to escape the bustling big city while still wanting to enjoy the advantages of urban living.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in River Oaks, TX is $1,000 for one bedroom, and $1,121 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in River Oaks has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,000/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$1,880/month
1,237 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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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.

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Minimal Transit

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

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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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.