
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest View Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (71 Rentals)
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2500 Bainbridge St

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

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3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B, Unit B

2418 Perry St

Forest Ridge

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Villas at Cedarhurst

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

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The Residences of Westover Hills

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3615 Stockton St, Unit 4., Unit 4.
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Park at Forest Hill

Park Vue

Forest Hill

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Woodbriar Apartments

Forest Square Apartments

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2000 Riverside Apartments

1209 Wallace St

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700 West 44

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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

Urbana at Hioaks
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2521 Gravel Hill Rd, Unit One Bd Apt. Richmond VA, Unit One Bd Apt. Richmond VA

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Meadow Creek Apartments

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James River Pointe

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments

1719 Blair St

1903 Grayland Ave

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The Crossings at Bramblewood

Morningside Apartments

1721 Blair St

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St. John's Wood
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Alexander at 1090

1728 Claiborne St

The Point at Beaufont

Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments

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Ashton Square Apartments

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Ashley Park

Reserve South

10 S Randolph St

1707 Colorado Ave

Willow Oaks Apartments
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The Westover

LIV Lakeview

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Southwood Apartments

Village at West Lake

1703 Colorado Ave

10 N Harrison St

Sterling Beaufont

Westover Hills Townhomes

Southgate

Riverside Apartments
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Forest View, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest View Studio Apartments | $1,128 | $715 | $1,345 |
| Forest View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $825 | $2,106 |
| Forest View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $930 | $2,655 |
| Forest View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $1,450 | $5,266 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest View Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Forest View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest View area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments priced from $825. Forest Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Forest View apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Forest Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Studio 1 bath 531 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Pine II | 2BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| 2000 Riverside Apartments | Tyler - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 700 West 44 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
| Park at Forest Hill | Byrd | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest View, VA
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest View area is the $1.00 price per square foot Pine II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II in the in the Broad Rock neighborhood starting from $1,120. The second greatest value Forest View apartment is the 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments starting at $1,507 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest View apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Pine II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 2521 Gravel Hill Rd, Unit One Bd Apt. Richmond VA | 2521 Gravel Hill Rd | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B | 3809 McGuire Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest View Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest View?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest View is under $1,165.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest View?
The cheapest apartment in Forest View is Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Forest View costs $1,979.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest View?
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 85 regular apartments in Forest View 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 View?
Cheap apartments in Forest View have an average cost of $695 which is $1,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest View.
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