
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond City County, VA from $400 (322 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Richmond City County.


Townhouses Of Chesterfield

Townhouses of Chesterfield II

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

Legacy at Imperial Village

Bloom Apartments II
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Towers on Franklin

4219 Chamberlayne Ave

4219 Chamberlayne Ave

3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B

2001 East

Highland Terrace Apartments

Eagle Mill Lofts

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

3002 Semmes Ave, Unit Downstairs

Residence at Brookside

Southwood Apartments
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Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

Park at Forest Hill

1808 Williamsburg Rd

210 E Grace St

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older
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3601 Richmond Hwy

Van de Vyver

2105 Phaup St

Flats at 25th

Jefferson Townhouses

James River Villas

The Foundry Apartments

The Edison Apartments

Grace & Monroe Apartments

The Berkshire
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American Tobacco Center

Sphere Apartments

Coliseum Lofts

Meadow Creek Apartments

Linden at Forest Hill
Richmond City County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond City County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Richmond City County Studio Apartments | $1,389 | $715 | $2,807 |
Richmond City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $629 | $7,056 |
Richmond City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $809 | $9,506 |
Richmond City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $879 | $10,000+ |
Richmond City County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,567 | $750 | $6,090 |
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Cheapest Available Richmond City County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond City County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Square Apartments in the Midlothian neighborhood priced from $629. Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments in the Broad Rock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond City County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ashton Square Apartments | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Legacy at Imperial Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $835 |
New Manchester Flats | The Bainbridge | 2BR,1BA | $837 |
Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
2001 East | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Highland Terrace Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond City County, VA
As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richmond City County area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Richmond City County apartment is the The Belvidere Model at The Hudson starting at $1,470 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Old South 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. |
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Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
The Hudson | The Belvidere | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
3002 Semmes Ave, Unit Downstairs | 3002 Semmes Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
4306 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Mallard Greens | TWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH... | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond City County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Richmond City County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richmond City County is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond City County?
The cheapest apartment in Richmond City County is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Richmond City County costs $2,281.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richmond City County?
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 343 regular apartments in Richmond City County 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 City County?
Cheap apartments in Richmond City County have an average cost of $427 which is $1,854 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond City County.
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