Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Forest, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Forest
$1,430/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Forest is $1,430 per month as of June 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $520 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Forest
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Forest rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Forest, VA
Average rent prices in Forest have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Forest, VA
Rent prices in Forest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forest is $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,085. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $850 |  5% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,625 | 8% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 9% | 11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Forest, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,085 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Forest, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,085
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Forest, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Forest, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Forest and Altavista by all bedroom counts and property types.
Forest
27%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest, VA is 1% lower than the median rent in Altavista, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$1,119
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28%$1,245
34%$1,150
5%$1,695
2%Discover rentals in Forest, VA
2d ago
42 21, 22, 31, 42 Hokie Place, Forest, VA 24551
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
14 Willow Oak Ter, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
126 Moss Creek Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Jefferson Ridge Rd, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1049 Westyn View Ct, Forest, VA 24551
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1019 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1012 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$1,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1058 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
1 bed
1 bath
$1,430
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1084 Madison View Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,165–$1,492
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Townhouse for rent in Forest
1031 Ridgestone Ct #1, Forest, VA 24551
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
1057 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,605–$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1012 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$1,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1084 Madison View Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,165–$1,492
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Jefferson Ridge Rd, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Forest
1009 Easton Ct, Forest, VA 24551
4 beds
4 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jun 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest
1044 S Westyn Loop #1044, Forest, VA 24551
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,875
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1084 Madison View Dr, Forest, VA 24551
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$1,492
Apartment for rent
9h ago
23 Chase Dr, Forest, VA 24551
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$860
Apartment for rent
9h ago
5218 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA 24551
1 bed
1 bath
$770
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1061 Spring Creek Dr, Forest, VA 24551
3 beds
2 baths
$1,480–$1,520
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Forest, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Forest rental market.
How much is rent in Forest?
The average rent in Forest is $1,430 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forest?
Average rent prices in Forest have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Forest is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $520 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Forest?
To comfortably afford rent in Forest, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Forest?
Forest, VA rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $940 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions following recent price adjustments across the area.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).