Cheap Homes for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (14 Rentals)

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property at 1411 Hopkins Rd

$700

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$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1411 Hopkins Rd

RichmondVA23224
property at 2500 Bainbridge St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2500 Bainbridge St

RichmondVA23225
property at 1208 Hull St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1208 Hull St, Unit 3

1208 Hull St
RichmondVA23224
property at 1822 Chicago Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 16

1822 Chicago Ave

RichmondVA23224

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property at 7 W 13th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 W 13th St

RichmondVA23224
property at 815 Porter St

$1,295

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$1,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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815 Porter St, Unit 111

815 Porter St
RichmondVA23224
property at 1514 Bainbridge St

$1,299

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$1,299

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1514 Bainbridge St

RichmondVA23224
property at 411 W 24th St

$1,350

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411 W 24th St

RichmondVA23225

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Grand Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Villas at CedarhurstJust the Basics. Just What You Need.Studio,1BA$954
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$980
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
803 W Broad St, Unit 1803 W Broad St3BR,2BA$1.32
Broad St W 200Broad St W 200 - 2023BR,2BA$1.39
1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 13011301 Idlewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.44
The Gardens at ManchesterTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier2BR,2BA$1.23
Ashton Square ApartmentsBerkshire3BR,1.5BA$1.51
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
James River Pointe2 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 22BR,1.5BA$1.34
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.51

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Forest Hill, Richmond, VA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Hill?

There are currently 382 Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, VA with pricing that ranges from $710 to $4,553. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Hill ranging from $700 to $3,780.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Hill ranges from $700 to $3,780 with an average monthly rent of $1,987.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Forest Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Forest Hill range from $946 to $4,553, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,265. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $710.

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