
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Richmond, VA from $671 (367 Rentals) Page 2 of 8


1204 Hull St - Bean Building

Towers on Franklin

The Grand Richmond at Brook Run

Villas at Cedarhurst

Village at the Arbors
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St. John's Wood

Richfield Place Apartments

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

Belmont Hills Apartments

Laurel Pines
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1816 E Franklin St

Chippenham Townhomes

Chesterfield Village

The Biggs Building

Cabin Creek Apartments

Rock Creek

The Edison Apartments

The Corner Lofts

The Lofts at Shiplock Watch

1 West Cary Apartments

Sundance Station

The Residences of Westover Hills

Tuckernuck Trail

The Oliver

The Mill at Manchester Lofts

1710 Lofts

Landmark at Patterson

Urbana at Hioaks

The Park at Ridgedale

District Square Apartments

1144 W Grace St

1401-1411 E Cary Street

The Crossings at Bramblewood Apartment Homes

Southern Stove Lofts

American Tobacco Center

Saddlewood Apartments & Townhomes

Ashley Park
Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,371 | $715 | $4,272 |
| Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $671 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $781 | $5,218 |
| Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $739 | $5,650 |
| Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $649 | $6,090 |
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Getting Around Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Richmond, VA Area Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Richmond?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richmond is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond?
The cheapest apartment in Richmond is Market Square which is listed at $671, while the average apartment in Richmond costs $2,738.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richmond?
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 19,394 regular apartments in Richmond 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?
Cheap apartments in Richmond have an average cost of $575 which is $2,163 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
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