
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond City County, VA from $300 (193 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Richmond City County.


Bloom Apartments II

Chesterfield Apartments

Townhouses Of Chesterfield

923 N 20th St

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

Legacy at Imperial Village

Belle Summit

3916 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit 4A

Liberty Circle Apartments
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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

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3114 Barton Ave, Unit Apt B

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Creighton Renaissance Apartments

6434 Elkhardt Rd

City View Place

New Manchester Flats

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Villas at Cedarhurst

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American Tobacco Collection

1106 West Franklin St

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2016 Fairmount Ave, Unit Apt 2
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615 N 32nd St, Unit D

714 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit C

Van de Vyver

Forest Ridge

Jefferson Townhouses

The Corner Lofts

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3615 Stockton St

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

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Residence at Brookside
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Flats at 25th

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

Chippenham Townhomes

3310 Barton Ave

927 N 20th St

The Mezzo Lofts

Park at Forest Hill

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Woodbriar Apartments

Bellevue

The Berkshire
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The River Lofts at Tobacco Row

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2000 Riverside Apartments

Forest Hill

Eagle Mill Lofts

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209 E Main St

Glenwood Ridge Apartments

NOON Ingram

The Attain

James River Villas
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City County Studio Apartments | $1,442 | $715 | $7,445 |
| Richmond City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $799 | $8,068 |
| Richmond City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $939 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $810 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond City County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,176 | $710 | $5,859 |
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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 11 E Broad St in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood priced from $749. Manchester Grand Apartments in the Old South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond City County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 E Broad St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Legacy at Imperial Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Oxford Square Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond City County, VA
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond City County area is the $0.62 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Richmond City County apartment is the Wood II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,270 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Broad Rock 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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| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Wood II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| 1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Oxford Square Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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 $933.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond City County?
The cheapest apartment in Richmond City County is 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Richmond City County costs $1,994.
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 313 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 $467 which is $1,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond City County.
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