Total Move-In Cost Calculator

Estimate the full cash you need at signing: application and admin fees, deposit, risk fee, guarantor premium, and first month's rent.

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Fort Worth averages $1,453 (RentCafe, August 2026): studios $1,057, 1BR $1,263, 2BR $1,602, 3BR $2,054.

Some conditional approvals add a monthly risk fee instead of a larger deposit.

Application fees are charged per adult applicant.

Estimated Cash to Move In

$3,116

Application Fees
$60
Admin Fee
$150
Deposit
$1,453
First Month's Rent
$1,453
Monthly Going Forward
$1,453

Adds up what Fort Worth communities usually charge at signing. It uses $60 per applicant for the application fee and $150 for admin.

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