Last Updated: 5 Hrs. Ago

Rent Specials

Black Friday Special! Move in to your new home at River Forest by 12/12, take $500 off December and $500 off January!

Monthly Rent

$1,314 - $1,900

Beds

1 - 2

Baths

1 - 2

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

6 - 13 Month Leases

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        $50
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        $250

About River Forest

Find classic American luxury at River Forest, offering the perfect ambiance for your new home in Chester just outside of Richmond, VA. Settle into your spacious 1 or 2 bedroom apartment home with ample room thanks to nine foot ceilings, open floor plans and plenty of storage space including walk-in closets in select units. Savor cozy nights by the fireplace, beautiful outdoor landscaping during the day and coming home to your very own oversized master suite.

River Forest is located in Chester, Virginia in the 23831 zip code. This apartment community was built in 2005 and has 3 stories with 300 units.

Special Features

  • English
  • 2nd Floor
  • Coffee Bar
  • Internet Cafe
  • Online Maintenance Portal
  • Renter`s Insurance Program
  • 3rd Floor
  • Faux Wood Flooring
  • Online Rent Payment
  • Weight Machines
  • Credit Card Payments
  • Pet Friendly
  • Online Payment System
  • Online Resident Services
  • WiFi at Clubhouse and Pool
  • 1st Floor
  • Barbecue Area
  • E-Payments
  • On-Site Office
  • Renovation

Community Features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Maintenance on site
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Pet Play Area
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Multi Use Room
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Up
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Volleyball Court

Floorplan Amenities

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Office
  • Den
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Parking

Surface Lot

River Forest provides ample parking for both residents and their guests.

Security

  • Property Manager on Site

Pet Policy

Dogs and Cats Allowed

Pets are limited by breed. There is a limit of two pets per apartment. A pet fee of a minimum of $350 for the 1st pet, $150 for the 2nd pet is due upon move in or when getting a pet. In addition to the pet fee, there is also a monthly pet rent of ...

  • $25 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $350 Fee

Airport

  • Richmond International

    Drive: 34 min 20.0 mi

Commuter Rail

  • Petersburg Amtrak Station

    Drive: 22 min 12.2 mi
  • Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station

    Drive: 27 min 17.1 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Goyne Park

    Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
  • Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge

    Drive: 10 min 5.1 mi
  • Harrowgate Park

    Drive: 13 min 7.0 mi
  • Bensley Park

    Drive: 15 min 7.9 mi
  • Pocahontas State Park

    Drive: 20 min 8.2 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Military Bases

Schools

GreatSchools Rating

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

56 Students
(804) 452-3730
Grades 2-12

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Chester, VA

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