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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond, VA

8,164 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - Market Square
    1 BED
    $671+
    2 BEDS
    $781+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Market Square

    7300 Taw St, Richmond, VA 23237
  2. Primary Photo - The James
    1 BED
    $1,299+
    2 BEDS
    $879+
    3 BEDS
    $759+
    4 BEDS
    $689+
    Plus Fees - 11 Month Lease

    The James

    601 W Bacon St, Richmond, VA 23222
    (804) 409-4129
  3. Building Photo - 1316 Drewry St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$695

    1316 Drewry St

    1316 Drewry St, Richmond, VA 23224
  5. Building Photo - Hatcher Tobacco Flats
    1 BED
    $720+
    2 BEDS
    $1,110+
    3 BEDS
    $1,269+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Hatcher Tobacco Flats

    151 W Commerce Rd, Richmond, VA 23224
  12. 1 BED
    $770+
    2 BEDS
    $916+
    3 BEDS
    $1,327+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$770 - $2,120
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$770 - $2,120
         - 12 Month Lease

    Creighton Renaissance Apartments

    3100 Purcell St, Richmond, VA 23223
    (804) 494-7408
  16. 1 BED
    $892+
    2 BEDS
    $1,138+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$817 - $1,300
    Required Monthly Fees$74
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$891 - $1,374

    Falling Creek Apartments

    2530 Marina Dr, Richmond, VA 23234
    (804) 571-7643
  23. Building Photo - 2001 East
    STUDIO
    $1,265+
    1 BED
    $1,354+
    2 BEDS
    $1,696+
    Plus Fees

    2001 East

    2001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
  26. Building Photo - Shockoe Center
    1 BED
    $974+
    2 BEDS
    $1,791+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$852 - $1,985
    Required Monthly Fees$122
    Total Monthly Price$974 - $2,107

    Shockoe Center

    1900 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
  27. Building Photo - Belle Summit
    1 BED
    $856+
    2 BEDS
    $1,020+
    3 BEDS
    $1,178+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Belle Summit

    600 Cowardin Ave, Richmond, VA 23224
  28. Building Photo - 3704 Chapel Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $865
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$865
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$865
         - 12 Month Lease

    3704 Chapel Dr Unit B

    3704 Chapel Dr, Richmond, VA 23224
  30. Building Photo - Towers on Franklin
    STUDIO
    $1,035+
    1 BED
    $1,230+
    2 BEDS
    $1,999+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900 - $2,064
    Required Monthly Fees$135
    Total Monthly Price$1,035 - $2,199
         - 12 Month Lease

    Towers on Franklin

    104 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
    (804) 655-0197
  33. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$925

    3418 Enslow Ave

    3418 Enslow Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
  39. Building Photo - Winchester Forest
    1 BED
    $965+
    2 BEDS
    $1,195+
    3 BEDS
    $1,300+
    Plus Fees

    Winchester Forest

    7310 Winchester Frst Blvd, Richmond, VA 23237
  41. Building Photo - Residence at Brookside
    1 BED
    $1,003+
    2 BEDS
    $1,198+
    3 BEDS
    $1,758+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975 - $2,803
    Required Monthly Fees$28
    Total Monthly Price$1,003 - $2,831

    Residence at Brookside

    6540 Greenbank Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
    (804) 409-2153
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Richmond at a Glance

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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Richmond, VA Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Richmond, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Richmond.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 750 cheap apartments available in Richmond Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Getting Around Richmond

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59

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
26

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Richmond Community High

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Open High

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Godwin High

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Monacan High

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Pocahontas Middle

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Albert Hill Middle

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Tuckahoe Middle

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Moody Middle

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