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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (94 Rentals)
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2500 Bainbridge St
RichmondVA23225
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$856 - $1,178
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBelle Summit
600 Cowardin AveRichmond, VA 23224
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$875
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1Total Monthly Price
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$875
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$875
3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B
3704 Chapel DrRichmond, VA 23224
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$905 - $1,840
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$885 - $1,820
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The Residences of Westover Hills
5852 Westower DrRichmond, VA 23225
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$930
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$930
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$930
3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B
3809 McGuire DrRichmond, VA 23224
1208 Hull St, Unit 3
1208 Hull St
RichmondVA23224
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$975 - $1,835
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes
402 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
2418 Perry St
RichmondVA23225
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$1,003 - $1,603
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$999 - $1,599
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Villas at Cedarhurst
5950 Westower CtRichmond, VA 23225
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$1,010
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Ritz
1411 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,010 - $1,165
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityNorcroft Townhomes-55 and older
401 Norcroft CirRichmond, VA 23225
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$1,041
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$1,035
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Woodbriar Apartments
621 Warwick Village DrRichmond, VA 23224
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$1,055 - $1,280
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark at Forest Hill
3900 Forest Hill AveRichmond, VA 23225
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$1,061 - $2,875
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Berkshire
300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,084
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Vue
801 Holly Springs AveRichmond, VA 23224
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$1,095 - $1,995
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$1,095 - $1,995
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T and E Apartments
1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,095Studio Apartments Available Jul 10
302 Goshen St, Unit 102
302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,095Studio Apartments Available Aug 1
302 Goshen St, Unit 106
302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,100 - $1,330
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityForest Hill
205 W Roanoke StRichmond, VA 23225
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$1,130 - $1,180
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowForest Square Apartments
3202-3206 Midlothian TpkeRichmond, VA 23224
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$1,135 - $2,139
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$990 - $1,994
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$1,135 - $2,139
Towers on Franklin
104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,140 - $1,516
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$1,140 - $1,516
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$1,140 - $1,516
2000 Riverside Apartments
2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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$1,151 - $1,602
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$1,146 - $1,597
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$1,151 - $1,602
700 West 44
4500 Bassett AveRichmond, VA 23225
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$1,164 - $1,750
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMonroe Park Towers Apartments
520 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,179 - $2,044
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Biggs Building
900 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,180 - $1,700
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15Grace & Monroe Apartments
401 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,187
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$1,175
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$12
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$1,187
17 W Main St, Unit 203
17 W Main StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,192 - $1,550
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 151 West Cary Apartments
1 W CaryRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,204 - $1,773
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$1,204 - $1,773
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James River Pointe
435 German School RdRichmond, VA 23225
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$1,228 - $1,925
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$1,123 - $1,820
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Iron House Apartments
1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,230 - $1,375
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1209 Hull Street- Dogtown
1209 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
1719 Blair St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,2502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
501 W Grace St, Unit B
501 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,275 - $1,685
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWillow Oaks Apartments
6002 Willow Oaks DrRichmond, VA 23225
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$1,295 - $2,195
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$1,295 - $2,195
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$1,295 - $2,195
805W Lofts
805 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,295 - $1,499
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31204 Hull Street- Bean Building
1204 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
1919 Lakeview Ave
RichmondVA23220
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$1,320 - $1,600
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMorningside Apartments
1414 Newell RdRichmond, VA 23225
1124 Hull St
RichmondVA23224
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$1,335 - $1,895
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCary Belvidere Apartments
601 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,350 - $2,833
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLink Apartments® Manchester
901 McDonough StRichmond, VA 23224
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$1,350 - $1,450
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability1005 Grove Ave Apartments
1005 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,3502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
421 W Grace St, Unit 101
421 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,3502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
421 W Grace St, Unit 102
421 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
421 W Grace St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,3502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
507 W Grace St, Unit C
507 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
9 S Brunswick St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,3502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
400 W Grace St, Unit 3
400 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
308 W Broad St
RichmondVA23220
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Forest Hill, Richmond, VA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Studio Apartments | $1,219 | $1,003 | $1,885 |
| Forest Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $856 | $2,900 |
| Forest Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $930 | $4,315 |
| Forest Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $810 | $2,775 |
| Forest Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,037 | $725 | $3,480 |
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There are currently 94 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Forest Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hill area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. The Residences of Westover Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Classic | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | What You See is What You Pay. | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 19079 | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, VA
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,004. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 2BD 2BA Model at Model Tobacco Lofts starting at $1,750 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Model Tobacco Lofts | 2BD 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 1103 W Franklin St | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Forest Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 67289 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B | 3809 McGuire Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Hill is under $1,090.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $1,800.
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 68 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 $506 which is $1,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.
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