Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (42 Rentals)

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Goshen Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goshen Street

302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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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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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Jernigin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jernigin Hall

314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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1000 Porter St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, VA 23224
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1200 SEMMES Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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1 West Cary
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 West Cary

106 S Foushee StRichmond, VA 23220
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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
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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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Pine Court II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court II

611 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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The Stables
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stables

410 Hancock StRichmond, VA 23220
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City View Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

City View Place

1000 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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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 Ashton Square Apartments priced from $629. Towers on Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Forest Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$629
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$850
Manchester Grand ApartmentsA2111BR,1BA$855
Park Vue1 Bedroom and 1 Bath - 687 Sq.Ft1BR,1BA$943
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,025
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1,056
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesVanderbilt1BR,1BA$1,100
Parc View at CommonwealthD5 - Penthouse4BR,4BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hill, VA

As of May 10, 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 $1,911 with a $1.37 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$1.37
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
The BerkshirePark1BR,1BA$1.34
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Model Tobacco Lofts1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$1.42
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
1 West Cary Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Hill, Richmond, VA

Ranked #74

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Richmond. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Forest Hill Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Hill is under $1,145.

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Hill is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Forest Hill costs $1,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Hill?

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 90 regular apartments in Forest Hill 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?

Cheap apartments in Forest Hill have an average cost of $468 which is $1,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Hill.

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