
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, VA from $700 (46 Rentals)
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Chickahominy Bluff Apartments

Sherwood Apartment Homes

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Mill Trace Village Apartments

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Hanover Crossing

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Charleston Ridge Apartments
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Cambridge Square Apartments

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Jackson Village Apartments

7283 Barnette Ave

8282 N Mayfield Ln

Brook Villas

9999 Diane Ln
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9999 Diane Ln

Richfield Place Apartments

Kings Point Apartments

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Linden at Highland Park

Bellevue

Village at the Arbors

The Grand Richmond at Brook Run

Treehouse
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Victory at Edgewood

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Pointe at River City

Linden at Parkside

Saddlewood Townhomes

Overlook at Brook Run I & II

The Horizon at Springdale Park

3615 Ammons Ave

The Links Condominiums
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Highland Terrace Apartments

Mallard Greens

Ginger Manor Apartments

Summerdale Apartments

Highland Pointe

3231 Hunters Mill Dr

3221 Hunters Mill Dr

3411 Oxnard Rd

1710 Glenview Rd
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515 Meriwether Ave
Mechanicsville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mechanicsville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Mechanicsville Studio Apartments | $1,060 | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Cheap Mechanicsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $726 | $2,550 |
| Cheap Mechanicsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $995 | $2,865 |
| Cheap Mechanicsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $1,395 | $3,070 |
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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 Highland Terrace Apartments in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood priced from $946. Richfield Place Apartments in the Bellevue neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mechanicsville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| Richfield Place Apartments | The York | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Kings Point Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Linden at Highland Park | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Bellevue | Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Village at the Arbors | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Mallard Greens | Make Your Move This June to Mallard Greens!! | 2BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Treehouse | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Colonial Apartments | Williamsburg | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Pointe at River City | Silver | 2BR,1BA | $1,164 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, VA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mechanicsville area is the $1.51 price per square foot 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 890sqft Model at The Links Condominiums in the starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Mechanicsville apartment is the The Cherrydale: Sherwood C Model at Sherwood Apartment Homes starting at $1,659 with a $1.65 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mechanicsville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Links Condominiums | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 890sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Sherwood Apartment Homes | The Cherrydale: Sherwood C | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Sherwood Apartment Homes | The Cherrydale: Sherwood C | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| BeaverDam Creek Apartments | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Overlook at Brook Run I & II | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Summerdale Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Richfield Place Apartments | The Windsor | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Mallard Greens | Make Your Move to Mallard Greens Townhomes Today!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Village at the Arbors | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $946 at Highland Terrace Apartments.
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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