Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Forest Hill, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Forest Hill

$1,799/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Forest Hill is $1,799 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $101 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Forest Hill

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Forest Hill rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Forest Hill, TX

Average rent prices in Forest Hill have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Forest Hill, TX

Rent prices in Forest Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forest Hill is $1,190, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Hill run $1,016 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

1 bedroom

$967

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$999

No Change

28%

3 bedroom

$1,799

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,200

1%

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$967

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Forest Hill, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Forest Hill, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Forest Hill and Aledo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Forest Hill

Median rent price$1,799
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Forest Hill, TX is 40% lower than the median rent in Aledo, TX.

Discover rentals in Forest Hill, TX

3422 Heritage Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Heritage Heights house for rent in Forest Hill

ResidentialLease, Forest Hill, TX

3422 Heritage Ln, Forest Hill, TX 76140

3 beds

2 baths

$1,499

3405 Republic Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Heritage Heights condo for rent in Forest Hill

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

3427 Republic Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Heritage Heights apartment for rent in Forest Hill

ResidentialLease, Forest Hill, TX

3427 Republic Dr, Forest Hill, TX 76140

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

5d+ ago

College Oaks Forest Hill house for rent in Forest Hill

ResidentialLease, Forest Hill, TX

3229 Oak Timber Dr, Forest Hill, TX 76119

3 beds

2 baths

$1,625

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Frequently asked questions for Forest Hill, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Forest Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Forest Hill?

The average rent in Forest Hill is $1,799 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Forest Hill?

Average rent prices in Forest Hill have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Forest Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Forest Hill is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $101 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Forest Hill?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Forest Hill are College Oaks Forest Hill ($1,485/mo), Heritage Heights ($1,799/mo), and Forest Wood ($1,800/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Forest Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Forest Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Forest Hill?

Late fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in Forest Hill, with November seeing the lowest rents and December showing the least competitive conditions compared to spring peak season in May.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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