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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. New Manchester Flats in the East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $837. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
New Manchester FlatsThe Bainbridge2BR,1BA$837
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$899
Towers on FranklinGoldStudio,1BA$900
Imperial Living Propco LLCStudioStudio,1BA$935
Southwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$955
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
NOON IngramThe Joplin - 50%1BR,1BA$992
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond City County, VA

As of July 28, 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 1300 Grove Ave Model at 1300 Grove Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,525 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Near West 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$0.51
1300 Grove Ave, Unit 31300 Grove Ave2BR,1BA$1.17
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 2 BedsStudio ,1BA$1.31
Iron House Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Alexander at 1090Humboldt2BR,2BA$1.25
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Mallard GreensTWO 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 $998.

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 $2,168.

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 349 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 $451 which is $1,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond City County.

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