Studio Apartment Rent in Forney, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Forney, Texas as of October 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $2,085 and +53% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Forney
Compare Forney's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $542 |
| 2 | Palestine | $646 |
| 3 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 4 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 5 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 6 | Bonham | $710 |
| 7 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 8 | Paris | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Lacy-Lakeview | $790 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 8 | Forney (this page) | $1,970 |
| 9 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 10 | Keller | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 14 | Fresno | $1,830 |
| 15 | Coppell | $1,820 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Forney.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Forney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall, TX | 9.2 mi | $1,320 | $-650 (-33%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,101 | $-869 (-44%) |
| Terrell, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,260 | $-710 (-36%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 10.9 mi | $1,750 | $-220 (-11%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 11.4 mi | $1,410 | $-560 (-28%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,300 | $-670 (-34%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,233 | $-737 (-37%) |
| Garland, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,458 | $-512 (-26%) |
| Royse City, TX | 16.9 mi | $1,930 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Sachse, TX | 17.8 mi | $1,285 | $-685 (-35%) |
| Lavon, TX | 18.6 mi | $1,479 | $-491 (-25%) |
| Wylie, TX | 19.4 mi | $1,420 | $-550 (-28%) |
Studio rent in Forney — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Forney?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Forney, Texas is $1,970 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $2,085.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Forney?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,800 ($6,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Forney expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Forney's studio median of $1,970 is +53% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Forney rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 233 cities in Texas with studio data, Forney ranks #226 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Forney?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Crandall ($1,320), Mesquite ($1,101), Terrell ($1,260).