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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Richmond

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  1. Pool and sun deck - The James
    1 BED
    $1,299+
    2 BEDS
    $879+
    3 BEDS
    $759+
    4 BEDS
    $669+
    Plus Fees - 11 Month Lease

    The James

    601 W Bacon St, Richmond, VA 23222
    (804) 409-4129
  2. Building Photo - 603 Chamberlayne Pky
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$750
         - 12 Month Lease

    603 Chamberlayne Pky

    603 Chamberlayne Pky, Richmond, VA 23220
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  6. STUDIO
    $985+
    1 BED
    $1,230+
    2 BEDS
    $1,999+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$850 - $2,064
    Required Monthly Fees$135
    Total Monthly Price$985 - $2,199
         - 12 Month Lease

    Towers on Franklin

    104 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
    (804) 655-0197
  7. Building Photo - 100 W Marshall St
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$850
         - 12 Month Lease

    100 W Marshall St

    100 W Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23220
  11. Building Photo - The Masonry Apartments
    STUDIO
    $1,086+
    1 BED
    $1,306+
    2 BEDS
    $1,461+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995 - $1,545
    Required Monthly Fees$90
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,085 - $1,635

    The Masonry Apartments

    2001 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
    (804) 352-2519
  14. Building Photo - 1019 W Leigh St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$995

    1019 W Leigh St Unit Apt #1st Fl

    1019 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220
  16. Building Photo - 1130 W Grace St
    1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $999
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$999
         - 12 Month Lease

    1130 W Grace St

    1130 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220
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  18. Interior Photo - Market Villas
    1 BED
    $1,021+
    2 BEDS
    $1,479+
    3 BEDS
    $1,830+
    Plus Fees

    Market Villas

    15 N 18th St, Richmond, VA 23223
  22. Building Photo - Cedar Broad
    1 BED
    $1,222+
    2 BEDS
    $1,480+
    3 BEDS
    $2,011+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,045 - $1,834
    Required Monthly Fees$177
    Total Monthly Price$1,222 - $2,011

    Cedar Broad

    1820 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
  23. Interior Photo - The Attain
    $358 Off
    Price Drop. $358 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,073+
    1 BED
    $1,045+
    2 BEDS
    $1,216+
    3 BEDS
    $1,624+
    Plus Fees

    The Attain

    1903 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23223
    (804) 581-8089
  25. Building Photo - ROB22S
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    ROB22S Unit B

    22 S Robinson St, Richmond, VA 23220
  26. Building Photo - 2121 W Cary St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    2121 W Cary St Unit B

    2121 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220
  27. 1 BED
    $1,055
    Plus Fees

    The Stables

    410 Hancock St, Richmond, VA 23220
  29. Building Photo - Terrace at the Masonry
    1 BED
    $1,065+
    2 BEDS
    $1,449+
    3 BEDS
    $1,875+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Terrace at the Masonry

    202 N 20th St, Richmond, VA 23223
  32. Building Photo - Coliseum Lofts
    $227 Off
    Price Drop. $227 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,082+
    1 BED
    $1,111+
    2 BEDS
    $1,591+
    3 BEDS
    $2,501+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,070 - $2,813
    Required Monthly Fees$12
    Total Monthly Price$1,082 - $2,825
         - 12 Month Lease

    Coliseum Lofts

    1335-1387 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
    (804) 781-9153
  34. Building Photo - Flats at 14th
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,081+
    1 BED
    $1,314+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Flats at 14th

    10 S 14th St, Richmond, VA 23219
    (804) 554-1464
  37. The Collection at American Tobacco Center Office - The Collection at American Tobacco Center
    $441 Off
    Price Drop. $441 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,179+
    2 BEDS
    $1,350+
    3 BEDS
    $1,934+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,099 - $2,360
    Required Monthly Fees$80
    Total Monthly Price$1,179 - $2,440

    The Collection at American Tobacco Center

    119-121 N 20th St, Richmond, VA 23223
    (804) 554-3598
  38. Building Photo - The Shockoe Collection
    1 BED
    $1,249+
    2 BEDS
    $1,549+
    3 BEDS
    $2,549+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,099 - $2,399
    Required Monthly Fees$150
    Total Monthly Price$1,249 - $2,549
         - 12 Month Lease

    The Shockoe Collection

    104 Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA 23219
    (804) 412-8970
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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Richmond Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 300 cheap apartments available in Downtown Richmond, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Very 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.
80

Very Bikeable

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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.
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Good 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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