Cheap Homes for Rent in Richmond City County, VA from $700 (27 Rentals)

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property at 1411 Hopkins Rd

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1411 Hopkins Rd

RichmondVA23224
property at 2110 Phaup St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2110 Phaup St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 1822 Chicago Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1822 Chicago Ave

RichmondVA23224
property at 3909 Larchmont Ln

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3909 Larchmont Ln

RichmondVA23224
property at 4111 Kinsley Ave

$1,045

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$1,045

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$1,045

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4111 Kinsley Ave

RichmondVA23224
property at 6401 Stuart Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 19

6401 Stuart Ave

RichmondVA23226
property at 1229 Nelson St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1229 Nelson St

RichmondVA23231

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property at 2403 5th Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 10

2403 5th Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 7 W 13th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 W 13th St

RichmondVA23224
property at 2514 Q St

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2514 Q St

RichmondVA23223
property at 2603 5th Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2603 5th Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 3119 4th Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3119 4th Ave

RichmondVA23222

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property at 3209 3rd Ave

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3209 3rd Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 1921 Floyd Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1921 Floyd Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 3401 Monument Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 16

3401 Monument Ave, Unit C

3401 Monument Ave
RichmondVA23221
property at 4812 Chamberlayne Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4812 Chamberlayne Ave

RichmondVA23227
property at 1514 Bainbridge St

$1,299

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$1,299

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$1,299

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1514 Bainbridge St

RichmondVA23224

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property at 3081 Maury St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3081 Maury St

RichmondVA23224
property at 513 E Ladies Mile Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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513 E Ladies Mile Rd

RichmondVA23222

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Manchester Grand Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$799
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
3618 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIStudioStudio,1BA$900
NOON IngramThe Joplin - 50%1BR,1BA$969
American Tobacco CollectionEdge-A21BR,1BA$977

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond City County, VA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond City County area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Richmond City County apartment is the 1301 Idlewood Ave Model at 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 starting at $926 with a $0.58 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.
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.59
1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 13011301 Idlewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
Marshall Park4x4 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.59
The Gardens at ManchesterThree Bedroom Two Bath Extra Large Premier3BR,2BA$1.14
Parc View at CommonwealthD14BR,4BA$0.83
Oxford Square Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.91
The JamesJAMES-22BR,2BA$0.89
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1.17
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond City County

What type of rentals are currently available in Richmond City County?

There are currently 1265 Apartments for Rent in Richmond City County, VA with pricing that ranges from $710 to $15,443. There are also 230 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond City County ranging from $700 to $3,780.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Richmond City County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Richmond City County ranges from $700 to $3,780 with an average monthly rent of $2,056.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Richmond City County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Richmond City County range from $819 to $15,443, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $710.

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