Forney Apartment Locator: US-80 Apartments, Devonshire and Gateway Houses
As your Forney apartment locator, we checked 10 places this week, with prices from $880 a month after free rent. Forney sits on US-80 east of Mesquite, about 20 miles from Downtown Dallas. Newer garden communities line the highway, and houses built to rent fill Devonshire, Gateway and the other new subdivisions. A smaller set of older rentals near downtown has owners who'll bend on screening. Oncor serves most streets and two co-ops serve the edges, and Mustang Creek's floodplain touches some addresses.
- Typical 1 bedroom
- $1,264/mo
- Places with homes available
- 10
- With a special
- 60%
- Our help costs you
- $0
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Forney apartments by size this week
We checked 10 places in Forney on November 6, 2026. Prices count any firm free rent, spread over the lease, and are before fees. Pick your size to see the best deals.
This week in Forney
Price by building age, after free rent
For a 1 bedroom here, newer buildings cost about $35 a month less than middle age ones. Newer doesn't have to mean pricier.
For a 2 bedroom here, newer buildings cost only about $74 a month more than middle age ones. That's not much extra for a newer home.
For a 3 bedroom here, newer buildings cost only about $121 a month more than middle age ones. That's not much extra for a newer home.
60%
of places here have a move-in special
Firm free rent offers here give about 4 weeks.
−$61
typical 1 bedroom since November 1
Prices here are easing. A good week to look.
Renting a house or an apartment in Forney?
A 3 bedroom house and a 3 bedroom apartment after free rent cost about the same here.
With a house you usually get a yard, more room and no shared walls. You often pay water, trash and yard care yourself, and deposits can run higher.
With an apartment you pay community fees each month for things like parking, trash and amenities. Free rent usually needs a lease of 12 months or more, and the staff on site handles repairs.
House rents: Rentometer, Oct 2026, houses rented in Forney, TX in the past 12 months. Apartment prices: our check of 10 communities this week, after free rent and before fees.
Our picks in Forney
Places we like right now, in each kind of building. Tell us your budget, and we'll send the names and floor plans.
Find your best deal in Forney
Pick what you want. We compare each deal with buildings like it here: same size, about the same age.
Circles show the general area, not the building. Numbers match the deals below.
1 / 6Top deal on this list
★ Our pick$27 below similar 1 bedrooms here
1 month free on a 12‑month lease
$1,237
/mo net effective
1 bed · 755 sq ft · $1,349 listed · You save about $1,350
Class A · Built 2024 · 4.5+ stars on Google
14 homes available this week
Get the name and floor plan
1 / 2$267 below similar 3 bedrooms here
3 bed · 1,784 sq ft · $1,995 listed
Class B · Built 2021 · 3.5+ stars on Google
Down $89 since November 1 · 8 homes available this week
1 month free on a 12‑month lease
You save about $2,000
$1,829/mo net effectiveGet the name
Prices are rent only. Monthly fees and the deposit are extra. Ask for your list, and we'll send the names and floor plans.
Nothing here matches all of that this week. Tell us what you want and we'll look for buildings that fit.
Why our prices are lower than what the community quotes
When a community gives free rent, we spread it over the whole lease and show what you pay a month on average. The community quotes the full rent, and many take the free rent off your first months. You pay the same total either way. Our way lets you compare one deal with another. Fees and the deposit are extra.
Why our prices are lower than what the community quotes
When a community gives free rent, we spread it over the whole lease and show what you pay a month on average. The community quotes the full rent, and many take the free rent off your first months. You pay the same total either way. Our way lets you compare one deal with another. Fees and the deposit are extra.
See all the numbers: prices by size, newer vs. older, week by week
Prices by size
"Middle half" is the range half the places here start in. A price under it beats about 3 in 4 places.
| Size | Typical | Cheapest | Middle half | Per sq ft | Since November 1 | Places open |
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| Studio | n/a | $977 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,264 | $880 | $1,217 to $1,381 | $1.84 | down $61 | 8 |
| 2 bed | $1,565 | $1,186 | $1,473 to $1,658 | $1.49 | down $34 | 8 |
| 3 bed | $2,096 | $1,829 | $1,918 to $2,167 | $1.56 | down $14 | 6 |
| 4 bed | n/a | $1,889 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 |
Newer vs. older buildings
Newer means built or redone since 2015. Middle means mostly 1995 to 2014. Older means built before 1995. Prices are for a 1 bedroom. How we sort them
| Buildings | Typical 1 bed | With a special | Usual weeks free | Per sq ft | Places |
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| Newer (Class A) | $1,246 | 60% | 4 weeks | $1.65 | 5 |
| Middle (Class B) | $1,281 | 60% | 4 weeks | $1.53 | 5 |
Prices week by week
The typical price from each weekly check since Oct 28. A line heading down means prices here are easing.
Each place's price is its lowest listed available apartment of that size, after any firm free rent and before fees. We leave out income restricted, tax credit, 55+ and student housing. Prices can change any day, so get the final price in writing from the building before you apply.
Areas we cover inside Forney
DevonshireA planned community in Forney's 75126 ZIP with new homes still going up in later phases.
Rentals here are mostly houses built in the last decade, and Forney ISD serves the area.
GatewayGateway Parks is a planned subdivision in Forney with pools, parks and newer houses.
Most rentals are houses, and US-80 is the main way toward Mesquite and Dallas.
Downtown ForneyThe old downtown along the railroad, in a town the state legislature named the Antique Capital of Texas.
Older houses sit on the nearby streets, and US-80 runs along the north side.
US-80 CorridorUS-80 is Forney's link west to Mesquite and I-635, and most of the newer apartments and shopping sit along it.
At rush hour, westbound traffic backs up toward Mesquite.
Mustang CreekAn early 2000s subdivision in Forney ISD named for the creek that runs through south Forney.
Houses here are older than the newer planned communities, and FM 741 is close by.
Forney Apartments on US-80 and Streets of Rental Houses
- The westbound US-80 run through Mesquite timed at 8am, when traffic is heavy
- Mustang Creek floodplain status to check for the address before you pay a deposit
- Devonshire and Gateway HOA fees to ask about, since some land on top of the advertised rent
The Drive West on US-80, and Mustang Creek
US-80 carries you west through Mesquite toward Dallas, about 20 miles. I-635 takes you north toward jobs in Richardson and Plano. Outside rush hour? It's an easy drive. At 8am on a weekday, traffic through Mesquite adds about 13 minutes to the Downtown trip by our drive times.
There's no rail or usable bus, so you'll drive for every errand. Everyday shopping lines US-80, and Mesquite has the bigger stores. Mustang Creek runs from just east of town southwest toward Crandall. Flood risk changes by address, so ask before you sign. Standard renters insurance doesn't cover flood damage.
Three Kinds of Rentals in Forney
Newer garden communities line US-80 and cluster near Devonshire and Gateway, with written screening rules. The ones still filling up sometimes give free rent, which our specials guide helps you price.
Streets of houses built to rent, plus other houses for lease, fill Devonshire, Gateway and the newer subdivisions. The companies behind them screen by written rules, so their answer on a complicated file is easier to predict than a private owner's. HOA rules still apply to you, with fees the rent may not show.
The older rentals near Downtown Forney are the smallest group, and their owners have the most leeway. Oncor brings power to most of town, but Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative serves the south side near I-20 and Farmers Electric Cooperative serves parts of the north. Check the provider before you budget.
Living in Forney
Forney grew along US-80 east of Mesquite. Daily life runs on that highway, with a new H-E-B, an old antique downtown and a city park with an amphitheater for summer shows.
- How long the drive takes from Forney
- The new H-E-B and old downtown shops
- Festivals and summer shows
- What we tell renters here
How long the drive takes from Forney
At 8am, our times put Downtown Dallas about 47 minutes away, the Medical District 59, Legacy West 62 and DFW Airport 68. US-80 is the main road, and where it meets Gateway Boulevard is now the busiest corner in town, home to the new H-E-B. FM 548 and FM 741 carry most trips north and south through the city.
US-80 Forney
The road for work and big errands; plan Dallas trips outside the 7am to 9am westbound rush when you can.
- Dallas commutes
- Errand runs
The new H-E-B and old downtown shops
The H-E-B at US-80 and Gateway Boulevard has curbside pickup and home delivery. For something different, the shops along Main Street in Downtown Forney carry on the town's antiques history.
Downtown Forney
Browse the antique shops on Main Street on a Saturday, then grab lunch nearby.
- Antique browsing
- Saturday lunch
H-E-B Forney
The big weekly grocery stop on US-80; shop early on weekdays or use curbside pickup on busy weekends.
- Weekly groceries
- Curbside pickup
Festivals and summer shows
Festival on Main brings food, music and art downtown each spring. Brews on Bois D'Arc is the craft beer event in late September. In summer, the 5,000 seat Spellman Amphitheater at Forney Community Park hosts concerts.
Forney Community Park
Bring chairs for a summer show at the amphitheater, or use the fields and paths on a weekday evening.
- Summer concerts
- Evening walks
What we tell renters here
The new H-E-B draws heavy traffic at US-80 and Gateway Boulevard on weekends, so if you live near that corner, shop early or use curbside pickup. Festival days close part of Main Street downtown, so check the city calendar before a move into the older blocks.
Forney questions
How long is the US-80 drive from Forney at rush hour?
About 20 miles. At 8am on a weekday it takes about 47 minutes to Downtown by our drive times, compared with about 34 with no traffic. Drive it from the place you like before you sign.
Is my Forney address on Oncor or a co-op?
Most of Forney is on Oncor, which lets you shop for a plan. Two co-ops serve the edges: Trinity Valley near I-20 on the south side, and Farmers Electric in parts of the north along FM 548. Co-op homes buy power from the co-op, so there's no plan to shop. Get the provider's name first.
Is my Forney address in Forney ISD?
Most of the city is. Check the exact street with the district, since the city name won't settle it.
What HOA rules apply to rentals in Devonshire and Gateway?
The HOA controls parking, pets, yards and changes to the outside of the house, and some of its fees may fall to you. Ask for the current rules and fees first.
Is my Forney rental near the Mustang Creek floodplain?
Possibly. Floodplain status varies by address along Mustang Creek and isn't obvious from the street. Ask before you pay a deposit, since renters insurance won't cover a flood.
Does Forney have apartments or mostly houses?
Both. Garden communities line US-80 near the planned neighborhoods, Devonshire and Gateway are mostly houses, and the older downtown rentals are the smallest slice. In our latest numbers, a Forney one bedroom runs about $1,264.
Which Forney landlords work with bad credit?
The companies that rent out new houses, with written approvals that come with conditions, such as a bigger deposit or a co-signer. The owners of older rentals near downtown have the most leeway.
Is there an apartment locator near Forney?
Yes. Around Forney we send the places that fit your budget and check the specials at new buildings every week. Before you sign, ask about Devonshire and Gateway HOA fees, who supplies the power and the Mustang Creek floodplain. We can add Terrell, Heath or Mesquite too.
Near Forney
Mesquite is the next city west on US-80, Heath sits north along FM-740, and Seagoville lies southwest.
Looking in Forney?
Share a budget and your commute, and we'll send the Forney places that fit, with the floodplain and HOA questions to ask.
US-80 specials, priced · new Forney area rentals · HOA fees and real cost
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