Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (14 Rentals)

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property at 206 E 37th St

206 E 37th St

RichmondVA23224
property at 815 Porter St

815 Porter St

RichmondVA23224

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property at 711 W Broad St

711 W Broad St

RichmondVA23220

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. Park Vue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $943. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$629
Park Vue1 Bedroom and 1 Bath - 687 Sq.Ft1BR,1BA$943
Towers on FranklinRodneyStudio,1BA$949
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Southwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, VA

As of May 23, 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 $1,877 with a $1.34 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$1.34
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Model Tobacco Lofts1BD 1BA w/ Den1BR,1BA$1.53
The BerkshirePark1BR,1BA$1.34
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.45
James River Pointe2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 12BR,1BA$1.42
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Willow Oaks Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Hill?

There are currently 357 Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, VA with pricing that ranges from $629 to $3,650. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Hill ranging from $840 to $3,800.

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 $840 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,422.

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 $984 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,799 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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