
Cheap Senior Apartments for Rent in Richmond, VA from $300 (19 Rentals)
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The Grand Richmond at Brook Run

The Concord Northside

The Park at Ridgedale

The Cascade at Foundry Creek

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments
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Shockoe Hill Senior Apartments 62 plus*

Market Square

Manchester Grand Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

Bowler Retirement Community

Bacon Retirement Community
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The Rosa

Carter Woods - 62 + Better Senior Community

Reflections Apartments

Legacy At Imperial Village

The Arbors Senior Apartments

Guardian Place Apartments
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Watermark Gardens
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,423 | $715 | $2,581 |
| Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $566 | $9,420 |
| Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $628 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $810 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $725 | $5,876 |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond?
The cheapest apartment in Richmond is Liberty Gardens which is listed at $566, while the average apartment in Richmond costs $2,395.
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 13,544 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 $471 which is $1,924 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond.
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Richmond isn't always thought of as a college town, but there are actually several major colleges and universities here. One thing Richmond does get credit for—and rightfully so—is being a very neighborhood-friendly city.

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