Studio Apartment Rent in Forney, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Forney, Texas as of August 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,968 and +15% 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 | $536 |
| 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 | San Leon | $778 |
| 14 | Livingston | $780 |
| 15 | Nacogdoches | $780 |
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 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 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 | $-163 (-11%) |
| Mesquite, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,089 | $-394 (-27%) |
| Terrell, TX | 10.6 mi | $1,260 | $-223 (-15%) |
| Rockwall, TX | 10.9 mi | $1,319 | $-164 (-11%) |
| Seagoville, TX | 11.4 mi | $1,410 | $-73 (-5%) |
| Balch Springs, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,300 | $-183 (-12%) |
| Rowlett, TX | 13.7 mi | $1,178 | $-305 (-21%) |
| Garland, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,458 | $-25 (-2%) |
| Royse City, TX | 16.9 mi | $1,930 | +$447 (+30%) |
| Sachse, TX | 17.8 mi | $1,279 | $-204 (-14%) |
| Ferris, TX | 18.3 mi | $1,250 | $-233 (-16%) |
| Lavon, TX | 18.6 mi | $2,010 | +$527 (+36%) |
Studio rent in Forney — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Forney?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Forney, Texas is $1,483 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,968.
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 $59,320 ($4,943/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.52/hour at a full-time job.
Is Forney expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Forney's studio median of $1,483 is +15% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Forney rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 240 cities in Texas with studio data, Forney ranks #187 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Forney?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Crandall ($1,320), Mesquite ($1,089), Terrell ($1,260).