
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Richmond Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $625 (102 Rentals)


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2035 E Allegheny Ave

3345 Frankford Ave

3901 Elsinore St

1528 Church St

24 E Silver St

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3115 Kensington Ave, Unit 3

5244 Glenloch St

2550 Kensington Ave

3259 Potter St
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2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 7

2742 Kensington Ave

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Metal Works

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 4

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 6

2728 Ash St

2950 Kensington Ave

240 W Ontario St
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2633 E Monmouth St

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Aston Lofts

2549 N Front St

Palmetto Apartments

2201 N Front St, Unit 3

2434 E Dauphin St

3262 Emery St

2600 Ann St, Unit Room 5
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Westmoreland Lofts

450 E Girard Ave, Unit 2F

2319 Cedar St

Bromley Dwelling

Views of Fishtown

2522 N Front St

Front Street Lofts

2545 N Hancock St, Unit 3

1835 E Boston St, Unit A
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2120-34 E York St

Collins Lofts

2007 Hope st apartments

102 W Berks St, Unit 205

The Weaver

Copper Flats

102 W Berks St

1833 Hope St, Unit 602

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Richmond, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,261 | $700 | $2,349 |
Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $625 | $3,553 |
| Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $795 | $9,093 |
| Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $1,453 | $5,454 |
| Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $1,623 | $3,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Richmond?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richmond is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond?
The cheapest apartment in Richmond is Metal Works which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Richmond costs $1,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richmond?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Richmond that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Richmond?
Cheap apartments in Richmond have an average cost of $435 which is $1,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond.
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