Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Forney, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Forney, TX rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $95 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month dip of 1.9%.

  • Forney rents run 20.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, making it a higher-cost market relative to the national median. The city offers 319 total rentals, mostly houses.

  • Price ranges

    Bedroom medians in Forney range from $1,244/month for 1-bed units to $2,450/month for 4+ bedrooms. Larger units dominate the inventory, with 58.8% of rentals being 4+ bedrooms and 37.5% being 3 bedrooms.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Apartments in Forney increased 22.5% year over year, contrasting with 1-bed and 2-bed units which declined by 9.7% and 13.9% respectively. This divergence shows varying trends within the city's rental segments.

Median rent

Median rent in Forney

$2,295/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Forney is $2,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Forney

319

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Forney rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Forney, TX

Average rent prices in Forney have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Forney, TX

Rent prices in Forney vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forney is $1,990, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Forney run $1,807 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,170.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,244

19%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,450

1%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,244

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Forney, 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 Forney, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Forney and Balch Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Forney

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,608
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Forney, TX is 43% higher than the median rent in Balch Springs, TX.

Discover rentals in Forney, TX

609 E Buffalo St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Forney

ResidentialLease, Forney, TX

609 E Buffalo St, Forney, TX 75126

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
105 Weaver St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Forney

ResidentialLease, Forney, TX

105 Weaver St, Forney, TX 75126

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6227 Old Bridge Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Forney

ResidentialLease, Forney, TX

6227 Old Bridge Way, Forney, TX 75126

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6071 Determine Ln - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Forney

ResidentialLease, Forney, TX

6071 Determine Ln, Forney, TX 75126

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Forney, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Forney rental market.

How much is rent in Forney?

The average rent in Forney is $2,295 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Forney?

Average rent prices in Forney have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Forney rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Forney is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Forney?

To comfortably afford rent in Forney, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Forney?

November offers the best rental deals in Forney, with rents running about 5.1% lower than July, which sees the highest prices. November also has the lowest competition among renters compared to May's peak demand.

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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