Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Terrace Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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Westover Hills Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

600 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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1200 SEMMES Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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408-410 Dobson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

408-410 Dobson St

408-410 Dobson StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court Apartments III
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court Apartments III

723-725 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court II

611 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court I

707 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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Forest Hill Terrace, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Hill Terrace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hill Terrace area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Square Apartments priced from $629. Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill Terrace apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$629
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Southwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$955
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Meadow Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,050
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,076
Alexander at 1090Volta2BR,2BA$1,095
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesLexington1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill Terrace, VA

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill Terrace area is the $1.39 price per square foot Berkley II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II in the in the Broad Rock neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Forest Hill Terrace apartment is the 1X1 Model at The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments starting at $1,238 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIBerkley II2BR,1.5BA$1.39
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
3002 Semmes Ave, Unit Downstairs3002 Semmes Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
The BerkshireCherry1BR,1BA$1.31
Alexander at 1090Humboldt2BR,2BA$1.25
James River Pointe2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 12BR,1BA$1.42
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Venus At Manchester Apartments2-Bedroom / 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.50
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hill Terrace, Richmond, VA

Ranked #100

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Forest Hill Terrace Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Terrace Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill Terrace is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Forest Hill Terrace costs $2,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Hill Terrace?

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 25 regular apartments in Forest Hill Terrace 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 Terrace?

Cheap apartments in Forest Hill Terrace have an average cost of $466 which is $2,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill Terrace.

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