Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, VA from $700 (36 Rentals)

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Mill Trace Village Apartments
$1,487 - $2,706
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$1,480 - $2,699
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$1,487 - $2,706
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mill Trace Village Apartments

7160 Ellerson Mill CirMechanicsville, VA 23111
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Brandy Hill Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brandy Hill Apartments

7134 Brandy Hill TerMechanicsville, VA 23111
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Sherwood Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sherwood Apartment Homes

7477 Sherwood Crossing PlMechanicsville, VA 23111
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Treehouse
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$1,228 - $2,798
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$1,110 - $2,680
Required Monthly Fees
$118

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$1,228 - $2,798
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Treehouse

5701 Pony Farm DrRichmond, VA 23227
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Colonial Apartments
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$1,276 - $2,591
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$1,135 - $2,450
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$141

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$1,276 - $2,591
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Colonial Apartments

5501 Pony Farm DrRichmond, VA 23227
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Mallard Greens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mallard Greens

2852 Fairfield AveRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 5612 Crenshaw Rd

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5612 Crenshaw Rd

RichmondVA23227
property at 3525 Bolling Rd

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3525 Bolling Rd

RichmondVA23223
property at 808 Brook Hill Rd

$1,095 - $1,200

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$1,095

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$1,095

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808 Brook Hill Rd

RichmondVA23227
property at 5604 Crenshaw Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5604 Crenshaw Rd

RichmondVA23227
property at 3507 Bolling Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3507 Bolling Rd

RichmondVA23223
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Highland Pointe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Pointe

1005-1007 W Nine Mile RdHighland Springs, VA 23075
property at 11 Beauregard Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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11 Beauregard Ave

Highland SpringsVA23075

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Cheapest Available Mechanicsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mechanicsville, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Mallard Greens in the East neighborhood priced from $935. Highland Terrace Apartments in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $946. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mechanicsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mallard Greens2 Reno2BR,1BA$935
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$946
Richfield Place ApartmentsThe York2BR,1BA$995
Kings Point Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,030
Linden at Highland ParkOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,075
BellevueLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Village at the ArborsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Colonial ApartmentsWilliamsburg1BR,1BA$1,276
TreehouseOak1BR,1BA$1,283
Victory at Edgewood2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, VA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mechanicsville area is the $1.53 price per square foot 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 890sqft Model at The Links Condominiums in the starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Mechanicsville apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Overlook at Brook Run I & II starting at $1,299 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mechanicsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Links Condominiums1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 890sqft1BR,1BA$1.53
Overlook at Brook Run I & IITwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Summerdale ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Mill Trace Village ApartmentsThe Brook2BR,2BA$1.66
Richfield Place ApartmentsThe Windsor3BR,1.5BA$1.51
Mallard Greens2bd/1bth2BR,1BA$1.27
Victory at Edgewood2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.72
Village at the ArborsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Highland Terrace Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Kings Point Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mechanicsville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mechanicsville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mechanicsville Apartment is $995 at Richfield Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mechanicsville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mechanicsville is starting from $935 at Mallard Greens.

What is the most affordable Mechanicsville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mechanicsville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Richfield Place Apartments and starts from $1,395.

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