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1527 Mechanicsville Tpke
1527 Mechanicsville TpkeRichmond, VA 23223
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond City County, VA from $300 (270 Rentals)
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTownhouses of Chesterfield II
2231 Chalfont DrRichmond, VA 23224
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15Townhouses Of Chesterfield
3850 Guilder LnRichmond, VA 23234
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments
1903 Hopkins RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLegacy at Imperial Village
1717 Bellevue AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBloom Apartments II
3207 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBelle Summit
600 Cowardin AveRichmond, VA 23224
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3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B, Unit B
3704 Chapel DrRichmond, VA 23224
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1204 N 20th St, Unit Apt 2
1204 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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1204 N 20th St, Unit Apt 1
1204 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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American Tobacco Collection
119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Creighton Renaissance Apartments
3100 Purcell StRichmond, VA 23223
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3916 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit 3
3916 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
6428 Elkhardt Rd
RichmondVA23225
6434 Elkhardt Rd
RichmondVA23225
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEagle Mill Lofts
1418 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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1106 Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Towers on Franklin
104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKingswood Cove
6424 Elkhardt RdRichmond, VA 23225
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMortons Apartments
213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
1017 W Leigh St
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1019 W Leigh St
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1822 Williamsburg Rd, Unit 2
1822 Williamsburg RdRichmond, VA 23231
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1700 Carlisle Ave, Unit 27
1700 Carlisle AveRichmond, VA 23231
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2104 Phaup St, Unit D
2104 Phaup StRichmond, VA 23223
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$995 - $1,795
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Hill Building
114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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713 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowForest Ridge
2665 Granite Hill CirRichmond, VA 23225
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJefferson Townhouses
1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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2508 North Ave
RichmondVA23222
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Villas at Cedarhurst
5950 Westower CtRichmond, VA 23225
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$1,005 - $1,655
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHopper Lofts
700 Everett StRichmond, VA 23224
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityNorcroft Townhomes-55 and older
401 Norcroft CirRichmond, VA 23225
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11411 Grove Avenue
1411 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Foundry Apartments
946 Sledd StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Masonry Apartments
2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFlats at 25th
2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 10Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave
3502 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGreen Park Apartments
2921 Woodcliff AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Woodbriar Apartments
621 Warwick Village DrRichmond, VA 23224
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowChippenham Townhomes
7523 Ander CtRichmond, VA 23225
927 N 20th St
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Residence at Brookside
6540 Greenbank RdRichmond, VA 23225
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3900 Forest Hill AveRichmond, VA 23225
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$1,061 - $2,875
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Berkshire
300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowResidences at the John Marshall
101 N 5th StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11123-25-27 West Grace Street
1123-1127 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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2112 Monteiro Ave, Unit 103, Unit 103
2112 Monteiro AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNew Manchester Flats
715 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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Richmond City County, VA Local Guide
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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 | $1,449 | $715 | $4,943 |
| Richmond City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $700 | $5,800 |
| Richmond City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $899 | $7,736 |
| Richmond City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $779 | $5,379 |
| Richmond City County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,141 | $729 | $3,680 |
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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 Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments in the Broad Rock neighborhood priced from $825. Legacy at Imperial Village in the Bellevue neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond City County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Legacy at Imperial Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| American Tobacco Collection | Dill-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond City County, VA
As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond City County area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Richmond City County apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $800 with a $0.54 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 | $0.66 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Pine II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 4306 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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 Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Richmond City County costs $2,191.
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 391 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 $516 which is $1,675 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond City County.
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