Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, MD from $700 (43 Rentals)

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property at 222 Timber Trl

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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222 Timber Trl, Unit A

222 Timber Trl
Bel AirMD21014

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property at 1002 Markham Ct

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1002 Markham Ct, Unit M

1002 Markham Ct
Bel AirMD21014
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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: 06/23/2026

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$2,229$77531

Cheapest Available Forest Hill Apartments for Rent

 

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 $1,180. 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$1,180
Annhurst (MD)One Bed One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1,240
Mariners PointeA1R1BR,1BA$1,295
Rock Spring Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
The OspreyHemlock1BR,1BA$1,325
Woodsdale Apartments1 Bedrooms 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,338
Riverwoods at Tollgate2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,370
The WaldonMyrtle1BR,1BA$1,390
Seven Oaks Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,421

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, MD

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $1.53 price per square foot FA3x2.5BE Model at Fields of Aberdeen in the in the Holly Woods - Woodfield/Wyngate neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath C Style Model at Five43 Apartments starting at $2,502 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Grafton Ridge 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.
Fields of AberdeenFA3x2.5BE3BR,2BA$1.53
Five43 Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath C Style2BR,2BA$1.76
Holly Oaks3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.62
The Yards at Fieldside Village2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.72
Eagle Rock Apartments at Bel Air NorthB12BR,1.5BA$1.50
Perkins PlaceThe Calvert2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Cranberry Run2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Riverwoods at Tollgate2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.38
The OspreyCypress2BR,1BA$1.72
Mariners PointeA1R1BR,1BA$1.73

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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 $2,229.

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 11 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 $408 which is $1,821 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.

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