
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond, MA from $800 (49 Rentals)
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Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments

39 Columbia Street

The Kenmore

Primrose Gardens

Greenbush Terrace

River Lofts

Mill Creek

The Apartments at 66 State
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Brafferton Square Apartments

412 Broadway

Greenbush Station

Forge

Joslen Commons Apartments

Industrie Apartments

The Rise: Downtown

Capitol View

DeLaet’s Landing
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44 James

Kinwood Apartments

Forrest Pointe

Stonegate Apartments

Eagle Rock Apartments & Townhomes at Rensselaer

Van Allen Apartments

The Kennedy

Abraxas at 90 State

Locust View Apartments
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Woodhill Apartments

TOWN CENTER

Steuben Place Apartments

The Spinney at Pond View

Park Place at Glenmont Square

465 Chapel St

Oakbrook Manor

Pinetree Apartments

Brooke Pointe
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37 S Main St

The McManus

Park Place at 60 State

The Arcade Building

7 North St

Mahaiwe Building

11449 NY-22

98 Mt Hope Dr

151 Valley View Rd
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Hudson Depot Lofts

34 Campbell Ave

16 Longley Dr

14311 US-9W
Richmond, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $990 | $1,980 |
| Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $990 | $2,375 |
| Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,235 | $3,500 |
| Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $1,866 | $3,145 |
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Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond, MA is a Studio unit found at Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments priced from $1,082. Primrose Gardens in the Mount Hope neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments | Large Studio 55 and Older | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
| Primrose Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Greenbush Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| River Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,344 |
| Brafferton Square Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath w/Hot Water & Heat | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 39 Columbia Street | 410 | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
| The Kenmore | 307 | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Greenbush Station | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Forge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Joslen Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, MA and Nearby
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $2.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Forge in the starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Locust View Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.48 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Locust View Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Greenbush Station | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Woodhill Apartments | Reinhardt | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| The Kennedy | 402 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 44 James | 211 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Greenbush Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 39 Columbia Street | 402 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| River Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments | Large Studio 55 and Older | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Richmond?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Richmond is at Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments listed at $1,082.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond Apartment is $1,250 at Primrose Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Richmond Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Richmond is starting from $1,525 at Greenbush Station.
What is the most affordable Richmond Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Richmond Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Lofts and starts from $1,866.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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