The average rent in River Oaks, Tarrant County, TX is $1,403.
In River Oaks 23% of the housing is rented out compared to 77% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. none of River Oaks's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 28% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 72% are single-family rentals.
The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in River Oaks are about 19 years old, on average. Of these, 70% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.
Rental apartments in River Oaks come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 56% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 38% of all rentals in River Oaks. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.
River Oaks is a small city in Tarrant County, TX, four miles from Fort Worth and 35 miles from Dallas. Known for its small-town feel, River Oaks is home to retirees, families and young professionals. (It’s not to be confused with the residential area in Houston, which has the same name.) Renters looking for a small-town feel will prefer River Oaks with its wide range of local businesses and community events, including different museums and green spaces in the city. River Oaks has a warm and temperate climate: It’s hot and muggy in the summers; windy and cold in the winters; and partly cloudy throughout the year. Renters here get 36 inches of rain and two inches of snow per year. There are also 227 sunny days per year in the city.
Because River Oaks is a very small city, there’s only one constituent neighborhood that renters can check out. The suburb of Fort Worth features a sparse, suburban feel and the renters are primarily families. There are different types of apartments for rent in River Oaks, including single-family homes, new constructions and townhomes. Renters usually look for houses with a big lot; a two-car garage; a big, fenced yard; a modern kitchen; and a corner lot. The rental market in River Oaks consists of more demand than available houses. Note that there is no rent control in River Oaks, but landlords are required to give renters a 30-day notice before increasing the rent. If a landlord wants to evict a renter, they’re required to give a three-day notice. Also, renters can sue their landlords if they refuse to make repairs on damages in the rental unit.
There are a few shopping centers in River Oaks, but renters usually turn to Fort Worth for the larger malls. Some of the popular shopping malls near the city include WestBend, Ridgmar Mall and Westover Village Place. As for grocery stores, renters can check out options like New Quickway, Family Dollar, La Michoacana Meat Market and Chevron Stop N Save. And, while there aren’t department stores in River Oaks, Fort Worth and Dallas are only a few miles away. Additionally, there isn’t a specific downtown area, but the city features various local stores, restaurants and florists that renters visit.
River Oaks offers decent walkability to its renters and a couple of bike lanes. As such, renters can run a wide range of errands on foot, while others are car-dependent. Alternatively, there is public transportation in River Oaks for renters who don’t have a car. Trinity Metro provides public transit services throughout Tarrant County, including River Oaks. There are also special services for seniors and disabled renters in the city. It’s easy to get to Dallas from River Oaks by train, bus or tram. River Oaks also has taxi and rideshare services. Finally, the nearest international airport to River Oaks is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, about 22 miles away.
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