3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Forest Hill, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Forest Hill, Texas as of September 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,924 and +16% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Forest Hill
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Forest Hill
Compare Forest Hill's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Salado | $950 |
| 3 | Clute | $1,009 |
| 4 | Marshall | $1,125 |
| 5 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 6 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 9 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 10 | Navasota | $1,230 |
| 11 | Nacogdoches | $1,240 |
| 12 | Kemp | $1,242 |
| 13 | Paris | $1,250 |
| 14 | San Juan | $1,270 |
| 15 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 6 | Keller | $3,180 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 8 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 9 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 10 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 11 | Forney | $3,050 |
| 12 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 13 | Royse City | $2,980 |
| 14 | Celina | $2,930 |
| 15 | Watauga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Forest Hill.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Forest Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom City, TX | 9.1 mi | $1,920 | +$138 (+8%) |
| Burleson, TX | 10 mi | $2,300 | +$518 (+29%) |
| Richland Hills, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,938 | +$156 (+9%) |
| Arlington, TX | 10.7 mi | $1,775 | $-7 (0%) |
| Mansfield, TX | 11.1 mi | $2,750 | +$968 (+54%) |
| Hurst, TX | 11.7 mi | $2,160 | +$378 (+21%) |
| Westworth Village, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,663 | $-119 (-7%) |
| Crowley, TX | 12.1 mi | $2,690 | +$908 (+51%) |
| Watauga, TX | 13.6 mi | $2,910 | +$1,128 (+63%) |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,880 | +$98 (+5%) |
| White Settlement, TX | 14.4 mi | $1,649 | $-133 (-7%) |
| Bedford, TX | 14.8 mi | $1,621 | $-161 (-9%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Forest Hill — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Forest Hill?
As of September 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Forest Hill, Texas is $1,782 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,924.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Forest Hill?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,280 ($5,940/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Forest Hill expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Forest Hill's 3-bedroom median of $1,782 is +16% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Forest Hill rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 256 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Forest Hill ranks #94 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Forest Hill?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Arlington ($1,775), Westworth Village ($1,663), White Settlement ($1,649).