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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City County Studio Apartments | $1,488 | $715 | $2,768 |
| Richmond City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $799 | $9,456 |
| Richmond City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $568 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond City County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $710 | $5,649 |
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond City County, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Hudson in the Old South neighborhood priced from $568. 11 E Broad St in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond City County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson | The Everett | 2BR,1BA | $568 |
| 11 E Broad St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Oxford Square Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Legacy at Imperial Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Bainbridge | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond City County area is the $0.58 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Richmond City County apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $710 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond City County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Townhouses Of Chesterfield | Oakwood | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Wood II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| The James | JAMES-2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Oxford Square Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Richmond City County is at Legacy at Imperial Village listed at $835.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond City County Apartment is $749 at 11 E Broad St.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Richmond City County is starting from $568 at The Hudson.
The best deal on a cheap Richmond City County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Manchester Flats and starts from $950.
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