Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest View Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (48 Rentals)

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Villas at Cedarhurst
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$954 - $1,603
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$950 - $1,599
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$954 - $1,603
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Villas at Cedarhurst

5950 Westower CtRichmond, VA 23225
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Woodbriar Apartments
$1,041
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$1,035
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

Woodbriar Apartments

621 Warwick Village DrRichmond, VA 23224
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2000 Riverside Apartments
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$1,140 - $1,516
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$1,140 - $1,516

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$1,140 - $1,516
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2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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700 West 44
$1,151 - $1,602
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$1,146 - $1,597
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$1,151 - $1,602
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700 West 44

4500 Bassett AveRichmond, VA 23225
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James River Pointe
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$1,204 - $1,744
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$1,204 - $1,744

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James River Pointe

435 German School RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Meadow Creek Apartments
$1,210 - $1,510
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$1,050 - $1,350
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$160

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$1,210 - $1,510
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Meadow Creek Apartments

5316 Hull Street RdRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 1719 Blair St

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1719 Blair St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1919 Lakeview Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1919 Lakeview Ave

RichmondVA23220

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property at 20 S Allen Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

20 S Allen Ave

RichmondVA23220
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Sterling Beaufont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Beaufont

6901 Carnation StRichmond, VA 23225
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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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property at 3709 Stockton St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3709 Stockton St

RichmondVA23224
property at 422 W 27th St

$925

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$925

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$925

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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422 W 27th St

RichmondVA23225
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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NOON Hioaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

NOON Hioaks

475 Hioaks RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Linden At Forest Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden At Forest Hill

4000 Dunston AveRichmond, VA 23225
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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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27th Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

27th Townhomes

10 W 27th StRichmond, VA 23225
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310 W 31st
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

310 W 31st

310 W 31st StreetRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 4111 Kinsley Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

4111 Kinsley Ave

RichmondVA23224

Forest View, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest View area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Townhouses of Chesterfield II priced from $809. Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Forest View apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIMagnoliaStudio,1BA$809
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
The Residences of Westover Hills1BR 1BA Classic1BR,1BA$900
Villas at CedarhurstWhat You See is What You Pay.Studio,1BA$954
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$985
Forest RidgeS1Studio,1BA$999
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,084
Forest Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 672882BR,1BA$1,130
2000 Riverside ApartmentsTyler - StudioStudio,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest View, VA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest View area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,592. The second greatest value Forest View apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 Model at 27th Townhomes starting at $1,280 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.49
27th Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 469732BR,1BA$1.26
The Residences of Westover Hills2BR 1BA Renovated2BR,1BA$1.44
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.51
Urbana at Hioaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Forest Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 672532BR,1BA$1.50
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.51
3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B3809 McGuire Dr2BR,1BA$1.33
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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The Ultimate Renter's Guide for Finding the Perfect Student Friendly Richmond Neighborhood to Rent

Learn about the best neighborhoods for student renters near Richmond Colleges and Universities by our Local Expert Richard Corrigan

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest View, Richmond, VA

Ranked #105

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,140.

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 $1,950.

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 78 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 $586 which is $1,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest View.

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