
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Richmond Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (38 Rentals)


1864 E Cornwall St

1746 Orthodox St, Unit c

4605 Leiper St

2046 E Huntingdon St

3056 Richmond St

2106 Orthodox St

3533 Frankford Ave

2121 E Dauphin St, Unit 9
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2641 E Clearfield St, Unit 3R

Collins Lofts

4627 E Thompson St

2230 E Somerset St

1835 E Boston St, Unit C

The Mill at York Station

1935 E Hazzard St
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The Frankford Grand

1204 E Palmer St

454 E Girard Ave

The Weaver

The Columbia

Residences at Pier 40

1112 E Berks St, Unit A

1112 E Berks St, Unit 303
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3214-16 Frankford Ave

6800 Bingham Street

The Pump House

The Fisherman

Beacon Flats

3400 J st

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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 3214-16 Frankford Ave which is listed at $700, 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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