Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Forest, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Forest
$1,385/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Forest is $1,385 per month as of November 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $515 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Forest
39
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Forest rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Forest, VA
Average rent prices in Forest have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,262, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest run $855 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $855 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,275 | 4% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | 2% | 12% |
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 | $1,262 | No Change |  5% | |
Condos | $1,400 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $1,995 | No Change | 43% |
Studio
Average rent
$895
1 bedroom
Average rent
$855
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
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
$1,262
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last year
43%
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
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forest, VA is 13% higher than the median rent in Altavista, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,225
54%$967
12%$995
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9%$1,237
8%$1,300
$1,250
$1,437
34%$1,200
50%$1,200
4%$1,495
17%Discover rentals in Forest, VA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Forest
33 Moss Creek Dr #01, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
7h ago
Jefferson Ridge Rd, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Forest
145 Jefferson Ridge Rd, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
River Oak Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
1049 Westyn View Ct, Forest, VA 24551
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1019 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1012 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$1,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1058 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
1 bed
1 bath
$1,430
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1084 Madison View Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,175–$1,542
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
30m ago
1061 Spring Creek Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,430–$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
1057 Westyn Terrace Loop, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,605–$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1039 Gables Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
2 baths
$1,390
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1084 Madison View Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,175–$1,542
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Jefferson Ridge Rd, Forest, VA 24551
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
River Oak Dr, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Forest
1018 Homestead Garden Ct #1, Forest, VA 24551
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 23
3d ago
23 Chase Dr, Forest, VA 24551
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$860
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Jefferson Ridge Rd, Forest, VA 24551
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
5218 Waterlick Rd, Forest, VA 24551
1 bed
1 bath
$770
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
27 Odara Dr, Forest, VA 24551
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,385 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forest?
Average rent prices in Forest have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $515 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 $55,000/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).