Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Forest, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Forest

$1,450/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Forest is $1,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Forest

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Forest rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Forest, VA

Average rent prices in Forest have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,380, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$895

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$850

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,360

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,795

5%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,295

8%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$895

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Forest, VA is 18% higher than the median rent in Altavista, VA.

Discover rentals in Forest, VA

1127 Saxon Rd #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Forest

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 14

Jefferson Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

Jefferson Ridge Apartments

Jefferson Ridge Rd, Forest, VA 24551

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$1,295

Apartment for rent

143 Jefferson Ridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Forest

NOW LEASING! 2 Bedroom Townhome in Jefferson Ridge!

143 Jefferson Ridge Rd, Forest, VA 24551

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,095

House for rent

Available Jul 15

Jefferson Forest Manor - Photo 1 of 1
Resident insights

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Jefferson Forest Manor

1084 Madison View Dr, Forest, VA 24551

2–3 beds

2 baths

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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 $1,450 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Forest?

Average rent prices in Forest have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Forest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Forest is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Forest?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Forest average around $890/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,300/month.

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).

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