Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond City County, VA from $500 (318 Rentals)

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property at 925 N 20th St

$925

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$925

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$925

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925 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
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The Residences of Westover Hills
Rent Specials
$950 - $1,735
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$930 - $1,715
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$20

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$950 - $1,735
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The Residences of Westover Hills

5852 Westower DrRichmond, VA 23225
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Residence at Brookside
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$953 - $2,921
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$925 - $2,893
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$28

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$953 - $2,921
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Residence at Brookside

6540 Greenbank RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Towers on Franklin
$985 - $2,199
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$850 - $2,064
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$135

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$985 - $2,199
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1019 W Leigh St

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1019 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1017 W Leigh St

$995

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$995

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$995

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1017 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
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1130 W Grace St
$999
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$999

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1130 W Grace St

1130 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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1619 N 28th St
$1,000 - $2,400
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$1,000 - $2,400

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$1,000 - $2,400
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1619 N 28th St

1619 N 28th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Woodbriar Apartments
$1,030 - $1,402
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$1,024 - $1,396
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$6

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$1,030 - $1,402
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 9

Woodbriar Apartments

621 Warwick Village DrRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 22 S Robinson St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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22 S Robinson St

RichmondVA23220
property at 927 N 20th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 4913 Chamberlayne Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 11

4913 Chamberlayne Ave

RichmondVA23227
property at 404 W 27th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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404 W 27th St

RichmondVA23225
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Villas at Cedarhurst
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$1,053 - $1,603
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$1,049 - $1,599
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$4

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$1,053 - $1,603
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Villas at Cedarhurst

5950 Westower CtRichmond, VA 23225
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Coliseum Lofts
$1,082 - $2,825
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$1,070 - $2,813
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$12

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$1,082 - $2,825
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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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 Creighton Renaissance Apartments in the East neighborhood priced from $770. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$770
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
Bloom Apartments IIStudio 415 sq ftStudio,1BA$849
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$946
North Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$965
NOON IngramThe Joplin - 50%1BR,1BA$969
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond City County, VA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond City County area is the $0.54 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Richmond City County apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 914sqft Model at Marshall Street Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.54
Marshall Street Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 914sqft1BR,1BA$1.00
Ascend RVA Student Living3X33BR,3BA$1.03
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.20
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
Townhouses Of ChesterfieldPine2BR,1.5BA$1.27
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond City County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Richmond City County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Richmond City County is at Legacy at Imperial Village listed at $835.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond City County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond City County Apartment is $770 at Creighton Renaissance Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Richmond City County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Richmond City County is starting from $916 at Creighton Renaissance Apartments.

What is the most affordable Richmond City County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Richmond City County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parc View at Commonwealth and starts from $1,250.

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