Richmond Hill, GA 112 Apartments for Rent

Built Ford Tough: Richmond Hill was once used by the great industrialist Henry Ford as a holiday home during the winter. During his time in the city, Ford helped construct several buildings, such as a local kindergarten and a chapel.

Richmond Hill covers a wide expanse of over 14 square miles and has a population of 9,281 as of the 2010 census. Along the east of the city winds the Ogeechee River, with an area of flat savannah on the opposite edge. The town is also known to be a militia town, with nearly 10% of the workforce employed by the armed forces. This gives it a distinctly military feel, while most who aren't in the armed forces work for small local businesses numbering 20 employees or less. There's a good mix of owner- and renter-occupied housing in the city, with three-bedroom houses being the most prolific type of available rental houses. However, more than 20% of the market is also taken up by apartment buildings, so rental apartments are still common. However, places with no bedrooms are rare, so don't expect to find too many studio apartments for rent in Richmond Hill.

Moving to Richmond Hill

Start searching early and you'll give yourself a better chance of finding the perfect property. Also, if you are planning on moving to Richmond Hill and already have a place of work lined up, consider your commute. The city doesn't have a public transit system, so bare this in mind. There are few urban centers nearby, so chances are you'll be working locally, which does simplify things somewhat. That said, you're going to need a car to get around, so bear this in mind if you're moving from a larger city where you've never needed one. If you're prone to injury, it's also worth noting that the town doesn't have its own hospital, with the nearest one being 15 miles away. Before you sign up for any new property, take a look at the Newcomers and Neighbors Guide, an annual source of info on local life, government, events, healthcare and so on.

Neighborhoods in Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill is small, so there are only a few neighborhoods on show. Have a drive around and check them out for yourself before you decide where to move to. Here are a few things to look out for:

City Center: Ogeechee River runs along the eastern edge, and you'll find Fort McAllister Historic Park at the top. There's a Publix Supermarket here for your groceries and a McDonald's, too!

Route 17 / Piercefield Drive: Down Ocean Highway you'll find a few restaurants, such as Molly MacPherson's and Papa Murphy's. There are plenty of schools here and a few more rental apartments for those moving into a smaller space.

Rabbit Hill: Runs along the top of the city, with the Ogeechee River on its border. This neighborhood is home to the Richmond Hill Public Library, the Richmond Hill City Center and a great pizzeria -- Upper Crust.

Living in Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill has a real community feel to it, largely because it's not a commuter haven with people rushing off out of town for work everyday. Most people work in the town itself, so there's a friendly vibe and a great sense of community spirit. For a drink, there are a few options in town, such as Limelight, 69 East and Fia Rua Irish Pub. There's also plenty of areas for shopping along Ford Plaza and Exchange Plaza and even a small links golf course if that's your game.