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728 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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601 W Bacon StRichmond, VA 23222
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1600 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23220
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402 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Pointe at River City
11 N Laburnum AveRichmond, VA 23223
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104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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1710 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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321 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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5501 Pony Farm DrRichmond, VA 23227
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5701 Pony Farm DrRichmond, VA 23227
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1209 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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1603 Roane StRichmond, VA 23222
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311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShockoe Valley View
1904 Cedar StRichmond, VA 23223
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2411 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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901 Saint Johns Wood DrRichmond, VA 23225
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2017 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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The Shockoe Collection
104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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5618 Eunice DrRichmond, VA 23228
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Current
400 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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1204 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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5541 Olde West CtRichmond, VA 23228
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5300 Glenside DrRichmond, VA 23228
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCary Belvidere Apartments
601 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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Deco at CNB
219 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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2005 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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1001 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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1100-1110 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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1201 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23220
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1600 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court I
707 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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611 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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1-27 W Jackson StRichmond, VA 23220
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723-725 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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4904 Old Brook RdRichmond, VA 23227
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1711 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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The Villas at Midview
1660 Oak Place BlvdRichmond, VA 23231
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From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.
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800 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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1309-1317 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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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 | $1,465 | $715 | $2,802 |
| Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $566 | $9,290 |
| Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $628 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $710 | $5,859 |
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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 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Richmond costs $2,361.
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 13,067 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 $490 which is $1,871 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond.
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