
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (92 Rentals)
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2500 Bainbridge St

Belle Summit

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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301

City View Place

1208 Hull St, Unit 3

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Villas at Cedarhurst

2500 Bainbridge St

2203 Edwards Ave

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes
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516 S Pine St

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3615 Stockton St

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Park at Forest Hill

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Woodbriar Apartments

The Berkshire

Park Vue

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James River Pointe

302 Goshen St
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Towers on Franklin

Swansboro Place

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700 West 44

The Biggs Building

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2000 Riverside Apartments

The Corner Lofts

400 W Grace St, Unit 3

311 W Franklin St, Unit 1105
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311 W. Franklin

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

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T and E Apartments

Willow Oaks Apartments

219 S Cherry St

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Ashton Square Apartments

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

815 Porter St, Unit 111

311 W Franklin St, Unit 911

1518 Porter St
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1124 Hull St

308 W Broad St

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Southwood Apartments

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The Gardens at Manchester

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Iron House Apartments

Cary Belvidere Apartments

1 West Cary Apartments

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

Link Apartments® Manchester
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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 | $1,340 | $954 | $2,327 |
| Forest Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $856 | $2,900 |
| Forest Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $1,020 | $4,315 |
| Forest Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $946 | $4,553 |
| Forest Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,088 | $710 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 92 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. Villas at Cedarhurst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $954. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Just the Basics. Just What You Need. | Studio,1BA | $954 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| 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 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, VA
As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill area is the $1.32 price per square foot 803 W Broad St Model at 803 W Broad St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Forest Hill apartment is the Broad St W 200 - 202 Model at Broad St W 200 starting at $2,300 with a $1.39 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 803 W Broad St, Unit 1 | 803 W Broad St | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Broad St W 200 | Broad St W 200 - 202 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 | 1301 Idlewood Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Berkshire | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Forest Hill, Richmond, VA
Westover Hills Elementary School
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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 $1,450.
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 63 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 $536 which is $914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.
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