Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Terrace Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (30 Rentals)

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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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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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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Pine Court Apartments III
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court Apartments III

723-725 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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Pine Court II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court II

611 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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Pine Court I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court I

707 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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Forest Hill Terrace, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Hill Terrace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Hill Terrace area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Square Apartments priced from $629. 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 Hill Terrace apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$629
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Manchester Grand ApartmentsA2111BR,1BA$855
Park Vue1 Bedroom and 1 Bath - 687 Sq.Ft1BR,1BA$943
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,025
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesVanderbilt1BR,1BA$1,100
The Residences of Westover Hills1BR 1BA Classic1BR,1BA$1,165
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1BA$1,195
James River Pointe2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 32BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill Terrace, VA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hill Terrace area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2X1.5 Model at The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Forest Hill Terrace apartment is the Wood II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,195 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Broad Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hill Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments2X1.52BR,1.5BA$1.23
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Model Tobacco Lofts1BD 1BA w/ Den1BR,1BA$1.53
The BerkshirePark1BR,1BA$1.34
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.45
James River Pointe2 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 22BR,1.5BA$1.50
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Willow Oaks Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.60
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hill Terrace, Richmond, VA

Ranked #84

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Forest Hill Terrace Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Terrace Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Hill Terrace?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill Terrace is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Forest Hill Terrace costs $3,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Hill Terrace?

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 28 regular apartments in Forest Hill Terrace 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 Terrace?

Cheap apartments in Forest Hill Terrace have an average cost of $431 which is $2,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill Terrace.

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