
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Richmond, VA Under $1,500 (81 Rentals)
Rental terms in Richmond as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


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Bexley West Creek

Terraces at Manchester

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1619 N 28th St

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River Vista Apartments

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The Village at Horsepen

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The Hudson

Millspring Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Scotts Edge

First National Apartments
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Commodore Old Town Manchester

Hickory Creek

The Collection of Historic Richmond

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

1710 Lofts

Landmark at Gayton Apartments

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Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes

Shady Creek

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Legacy at Mayland

Park West End
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Willow Oaks Apartments

Atrium on Broad Apartments

Villages at West Laurel

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Ashley Park Apartments

Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments

Landmark at Patterson

City View Lofts

Cigar Lofts

Mortons Apartments
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Cookie Factory Lofts

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Fox Rest Apartments

Acclaim

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Chesterfield Flats

Residences at the John Marshall

Victory at Edgewood

Raven Place

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James River Pointe

James River Villas

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Pointe at River City
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The Edison

The Berkshire

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Woodbriar Apartments

Hilliard Road Apartments

Three Chopt West Apartments

Kings Point Apartments

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Villas at Cedarhurst

New Manchester Flats

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

Townhouses Of Chesterfield
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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 | $1,489 | $715 | $7,168 |
| Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $566 | $9,290 |
| Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $628 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $710 | $5,859 |
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The Ultimate Renter's Guide for Finding the Perfect Student Friendly Richmond Neighborhood to Rent
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Richmond Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Richmond?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Richmond is at Marshall Park listed at $710.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Richmond Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Richmond is $1,893.
What is the largest Short-term Richmond Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Richmond is a 3,000 square feet unit starting from $950 at New Manchester Flats.
What is the average size for Richmond Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Richmond is currently at 652 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Richmond is a beautiful place to live and work. The city has something for everyone—historic charm, trendy shops and boutiques, world-class restaurants and amazing urban parks and green spaces.

Explore The River City Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Renting in Richmond, VA
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.