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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Richmond, VA

1,146 Rentals
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  1. pool - Treehouse
    $130 Off
    Price Drop. $130 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,153
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,075 - $1,465
    Required Monthly Fees$78 - $118
    Total Monthly Price$1,153 - $1,583

    Treehouse

    5701 Pony Farm Dr, Richmond, VA 23227
    (804) 409-0561
  4. Discounts
    Discounts
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    1 BED
    $1,183
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,055 - $1,625
    Required Monthly Fees$128 - $163
    Total Monthly Price$1,183 - $1,788
         - 1 Month Lease

    404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

    402 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225
    (804) 999-5115
  6. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,281
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,185 - $1,525
    Required Monthly Fees$96 - $141
    Total Monthly Price$1,281 - $1,666

    Colonial Apartments

    5501 Pony Farm Dr, Richmond, VA 23227
    (804) 781-3363
  8. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,170
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,085 - $1,255
    Required Monthly Fees$85
    Total Monthly Price$1,170 - $1,340

    Carriage Club Apartments

    7098 Fernwood St, Richmond, VA 23228
    (804) 944-8832
  12. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,185
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,180 - $1,230
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Total Monthly Price$1,185 - $1,235

    The Mill at Manchester Lofts

    815 Perry St, Richmond, VA 23224
    (804) 409-2074
  24. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,171
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,169 - $1,199
    Required Monthly Fees$2
    Total Monthly Price$1,171 - $1,201

    2000 Riverside Apartments

    2000 Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA 23225
    (804) 781-3755
  25. |
    1 BED
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,190 - $1,390
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,195 - $1,395
         - 12 Month Lease

    Acclaim at Carriage Hill

    7050 Coachman Ln, Richmond, VA 23228
    (804) 781-9129
  26. $151 Off
    Price Drop. $151 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,104+
    1 BED
    $1,104+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,092 - $1,190
    Required Monthly Fees$12
    Total Monthly Price$1,104 - $1,202
         - 12 Month Lease

    Coliseum Lofts

    1335-1387 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
    (804) 781-9153
  27. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $995+
    1 BED
    $1,000+
    2 BEDS
    $1,025+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Eagle Mill Lofts

    1418 W Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23220
    (804) 723-6621
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Living & Renting in Richmond

Richmond at a Glance

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Richmond, VA Apartments for Rent

Richmond serves as Virginia's capital city, sitting right at the James River's fall line where Thomas Jefferson designed the iconic State Capitol building. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Richmond, you'll discover a city that beautifully balances colonial architecture with modern living, offering everything from converted historic rowhouses in The Fan district to contemporary apartment communities in Scott's Addition.

Renting in Richmond gives you access to neighborhoods that fit different lifestyles and budgets. The Fan and Carytown feature walkable streets packed with local shops, restaurants, and art galleries, while areas like Shockoe Bottom put you close to nightlife and entertainment venues. Located at the crossroads of Interstates 95 and 64, the city makes commuting easy, and the GRTC public transit system connects residents throughout the metro area. With Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond nearby, the city draws both students and professionals, while the James River Park System delivers outdoor adventures including hiking trails and whitewater rafting just minutes from downtown apartment communities.

Why Richmond?

  • Richmond is consistently ranked among the Best Places to Live and Work in America by several publications
  • Richmond is home to several colleges and universities including the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Richmond is within a two-hour drive of the mountains, the ocean, and Washington, DC
  • The city has a thriving dining, nightlife, and arts scene
  • The city has 30 breweries and many have gained national attention
  • There are multiple festivals and events held year round like HeART & Soul Brewfest and Filthy 5K-Ish Mud Run

Renting in Richmond

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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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