Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Forest, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Forest
$1,450/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Forest is $1,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Forest
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Forest rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Forest, VA
Average rent prices in Forest have decreased by 3% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest run $860 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $855 | 3% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,275 |  2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 6% |
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 | 4% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,495 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$895
1 bedroom
Average rent
$855
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
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
4%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$750
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
24%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest, VA is 35% higher than the median rent in Altavista, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,075
76%$1,100
13%$1,100
5%$2,100
5%$1,145
13%$1,325
1%$1,275
6%$1,295
2%$1,185
$1,095
60%$1,200
3%$1,350
7%Discover rentals in Forest, VA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest
33 Moss Creek Dr #01, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
101 Moss Creek Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
99 Moss Creek Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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
1133 N Westyn Loop, Forest, VA 24551
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest
1843 Crockett Rd #1, Forest, VA 24551
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Forest
1833 Crockett Rd #1, Forest, VA 24551
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
1049 Westyn View Ct, Forest, VA 24551
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1084 Madison View Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,450–$1,542
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1057 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,605–$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1012 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1058 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
1 bed
1 bath
$1,430
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1084 Madison View Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,450–$1,542
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Forest
1018 Homestead Garden Ct #1, Forest, VA 24551
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
House for rent
Available Sep 28
4d ago
1061 Spring Creek Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest
1307 Homestead Garden Ct #7, Forest, VA 24551
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
1084 Madison View Dr, Forest, VA 24551
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450–$1,542
Apartment for rent
2h ago
23 Chase Dr, Forest, VA 24551
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$860
Apartment for rent
2h ago
5218 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA 24551
1 bed
1 bath
$770
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Forest
1113 Homestead Garden Ct #5, Forest, VA 24551
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 19
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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 September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forest?
Average rent prices in Forest have decreased by 3% 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 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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?
October offers the best rental deals in Forest, with rents running about 12% lower than the peak prices you'll find in June.
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).