Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, MD from $700 (37 Rentals)

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Maple View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple View Apartments

600 N Hickory AveBel Air, MD 21014
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Benson's Corner
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benson's Corner

219 Bensons DrFallston, MD 21047
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Cranberry Run
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cranberry Run

300 Stevens CirAberdeen, MD 21001
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2013 Shepperd Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2013 Shepperd Rd

2013 Shepperd RdMonkton, MD 21111
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Forest Hill, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Forest Hill, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Forest Hill, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Forest Hill Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Grafton Ridge$2,283$77525

Cheapest Available Forest Hill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest Hill, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Homes at Fountain Green in the Grafton Ridge neighborhood priced from $775. Forsythia Court in the Harford Green neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Homes at Fountain Green1A UFAS1BR,1BA$775
Forsythia CourtStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$1,125
Annhurst (MD)One Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1,250
Mariners PointeA1R1BR,1BA$1,275
Woodsdale Apartments1 Bedrooms 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,314
The OspreyHemlock1BR,1BA$1,325
Riverwoods at Tollgate2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,370
The WaldonMyrtle1BR,1BA$1,390
ReNew HarfordArlington1BR,1BA$1,419
Heritage WoodsSpruce1BR,1BA$1,459

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, MD and Nearby

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2119 Oaklyn Dr Model at 2119 Oaklyn Dr, Unit A in the starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the FA3x2.5BE Model at Fields of Aberdeen starting at $2,699 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Holly Woods - Woodfield/Wyngate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2119 Oaklyn Dr, Unit A2119 Oaklyn Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Fields of AberdeenFA3x2.5BE3BR,2BA$1.53
Seven Oaks Townhomes3 Bedrooms 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.44
Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air NorthB12BR,1.5BA$1.44
Hickory Hills CondominiumsThe Hickory2BR,1BA$1.49
Fieldside Grande Apartments & TownhomesA3 Loft1BR,1BA$1.75
Cranberry Run2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Riverwoods at Tollgate2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.38
Mariners PointeB2THR2BR,1BA$1.78
The OspreyCypress2BR,1BA$1.72

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill is Homes at Fountain Green which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $2,283.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Hill?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Forest Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Forest Hill?

Cheap apartments in Forest Hill have an average cost of $417 which is $1,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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