Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest, VA from $800 (39 Rentals)

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property at 1229 Wood Rd

$800 - $1,200

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1229 Wood Rd

LynchburgVA24502
property at 42 Countryplace Ln

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

42 Countryplace Ln

LynchburgVA24501
property at 8108 Timberlake Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 5

8108 Timberlake Rd

LynchburgVA24502
property at 89 Countryplace Ln

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 5

89 Countryplace Ln

LynchburgVA24501
property at 73 Countryplace Ln

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 6

73 Countryplace Ln

LynchburgVA24501
property at 623 Wyndhurst Dr

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

623 Wyndhurst Dr

LynchburgVA24502

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property at 9 Fonda Dr

$1,138

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$1,138

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9 Fonda Dr

LynchburgVA24502
property at 1419 Tunbridge Rd

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1419 Tunbridge Rd

LynchburgVA24501
property at 210 Pearson Dr

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

210 Pearson Dr

LynchburgVA24502

Forest, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Miller's Rest Apartments in the Wyndhurst neighborhood priced from $684. The Timbers in the Sandusky neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $714. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miller's Rest ApartmentsRhine1BR,1BA$684
The Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$714
Beechwood1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$820
44 Moss Creek Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$825
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$849
Walden Pond Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$871
Ivy Creek Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1BA$999
Forestbrook Apartments2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,025
Jefferson Ridge ApartmentsJefferson Ridge - 1462BR,1BA$1,050
Kendall Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, VA and Nearby

As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at Kendall Square in the in the Wyndhurst neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at County Green Apartment Homes starting at $1,295 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Wyndhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kendall Square3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.01
County Green Apartment Homes3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Echo at Forest ViewThe Evergreen3BR,2BA$1.19
Ivy Creek Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.83
City Place at Wyndhurst3 BR3BR,2BA$1.15
Walden Pond Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.15
Forestbrook Apartments3 Bed/ 2 Bath with Den3BR,2BA$1.02
Miller's Rest ApartmentsPritchell2BR,2BA$0.85
44 Moss Creek Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.97
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest?

There are currently 53 Apartments for Rent in Forest, VA with pricing that ranges from $684 to $2,475. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest ranging from $800 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest ranges from $800 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,700.

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