Rent in Forest, VA
A 2-bedroom in Forest, VA (ZIP 24551) typically rents for about $1,099 a month, with a range of $1,099–$1,117. Owner-occupied homes in Bedford County pay about 0.43% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $835 | $835–$965 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $802 | $802–$971 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,099 | $1,099–$1,117 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,540 | $1,540–$1,547 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,678 | $1,678 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Forest ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Forest, VA?
- About $1,099 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,099–$1,117. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Forest, VA?
- About $802 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $802–$971. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Forest, VA?
- About $1,540 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,540–$1,547. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Forest, VA?
- About $835 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $835–$965. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Forest, VA?
- About $1,678 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,678. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Forest, VA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Bedford County pay a typical 0.43% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Forest rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).