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property at 3503 Bolling Rd

$1,135

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3503 Bolling Rd

RichmondVA23223

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property at 1315 Byron St

$1,325

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$1,325

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1315 Byron St

RichmondVA23222
property at 9 Ainsworth Ln

$1,375

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$1,375

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9 Ainsworth Ln

RichmondVA23223
property at 3415 Reynolds Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

3415 Reynolds Rd

RichmondVA23223

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Mechanicsville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mechanicsville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mechanicsville, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Richfield Place Apartments in the Bellevue neighborhood priced from $995. Colonial Apartments in the Bellevue neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mechanicsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Richfield Place ApartmentsThe York2BR,1BA$995
Colonial ApartmentsWilliamsburg1BR,1BA$1,025
Kings Point Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, VA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mechanicsville area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 48350 Model at The Links Condominiums in the starting from $2,150. 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 Condominiums3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 483503BR,2BA$1.46
Overlook at Brook Run I & IITwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Chickahominy Bluff Apartments2B2BR,2BA$1.45
Summerdale ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Richfield Place ApartmentsThe Windsor3BR,1.5BA$1.51
Mallard GreensMake Your Move This June to Mallard Greens!!2BR,1BA$1.33
BellevueCambridge2BR,1BA$1.59
Pointe at River CityDiamond2BR,1BA$1.54
Village at the ArborsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Highland Terrace Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mechanicsville

What type of rentals are currently available in Mechanicsville?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, VA with pricing that ranges from $726 to $3,135. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mechanicsville ranging from $850 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mechanicsville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mechanicsville ranges from $850 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,872.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mechanicsville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mechanicsville range from $1,395 to $3,135, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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