1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Forney, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Forney, Texas as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,938 and +10% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Forney
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Forney
Compare Forney's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Forney.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Forney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall, TX | 9.2 mi | $1,380 | $-154 (-10%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,137 | $-397 (-26%) |
| Terrell, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,320 | $-214 (-14%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 10.9 mi | $1,835 | +$301 (+20%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 11.4 mi | $1,470 | $-64 (-4%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,360 | $-174 (-11%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,322 | $-212 (-14%) |
| Garland, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,532 | $-2 (0%) |
| Royse City, TX | 16.9 mi | $2,030 | +$496 (+32%) |
| Sachse, TX | 17.8 mi | $1,356 | $-178 (-12%) |
| Ferris, TX | 18.3 mi | $1,310 | $-224 (-15%) |
| Lavon, TX | 18.6 mi | $2,110 | +$576 (+38%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Forney — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Forney?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Forney, Texas is $1,534 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,938.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Forney?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,360 ($5,113/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Forney expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Forney's 1-bedroom median of $1,534 is +10% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Forney rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Forney ranks #201 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Forney?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Crandall ($1,380), Mesquite ($1,137), Terrell ($1,320).