Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (49 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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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Jernigin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jernigin Hall

314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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1000 Porter St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, VA 23224
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1200 SEMMES Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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1 West Cary
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 West Cary

106 S Foushee StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Stables
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stables

410 Hancock StRichmond, VA 23220
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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 I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court I

707 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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Pine Court Apartments III
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court Apartments III

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

Pine Court II

611 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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City View Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

City View Place

1000 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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Forest Hill, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 Ashton Square Apartments priced from $629. Southwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$629
Southwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$955
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
1204 Hull StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,076
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1,092
Alexander at 1090Volta2BR,2BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, VA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $2,033 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond 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.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.45
1300 Grove Ave, Unit 31300 Grove Ave2BR,1BA$1.17
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Alexander at 1090Humboldt2BR,2BA$1.25
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.51
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Venus At Manchester Apartments2-Bedroom / 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.50
3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B3809 McGuire Dr2BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hill, Richmond, VA

Ranked #68

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Forest Hill Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,095.

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $1,740.

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 70 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 $577 which is $1,163 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.

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