Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Richmond, VA Under $1,500 (88 Rentals)

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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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LOFTY APARTMENTS
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$1,499 - $1,645

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Base Rent$1,499 - $1,645

Total Monthly Price$1,499 - $1,645
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LOFTY APARTMENTS

3618 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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Willow Oaks Apartments
$1,479 - $1,767

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Base Rent$1,479 - $1,767

Total Monthly Price$1,479 - $1,767
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Willow Oaks Apartments

6002 Willow Oaks DrRichmond, VA 23225
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Reserve South
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$1,456 - $2,072

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Base Rent$1,456 - $2,072

Total Monthly Price$1,456 - $2,072
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Reserve South

6701 Carnation StRichmond, VA 23225
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The Locks Tower
$1,433 - $5,145

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Base Rent$1,433 - $5,145

Total Monthly Price$1,433 - $5,145
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Locks Tower

1001 E Byrd StRichmond, VA 23219
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Hickory Creek
$1,372 - $1,741

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Base Rent$1,372 - $1,741

Total Monthly Price$1,372 - $1,741
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hickory Creek

2344 Hickory Creek DrRichmond, VA 23294
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The Edgar at Linden Row
$1,366

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Base Rent$1,360
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 5

The Edgar at Linden Row

114 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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Legacy at Mayland
$1,354 - $2,268

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Base Rent$1,178 - $2,092
Required Monthly Fees$176

Total Monthly Price$1,354 - $2,268
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Legacy at Mayland

8800 Queensmere PlRichmond, VA 23294
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1710 Lofts
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$1,350 - $1,775

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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,775
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1710 Lofts

1710 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Shady Creek
$1,350 - $1,400

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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Shady Creek

2200 A Chateau DrRichmond, VA 23224
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The Hudson
Rent Specials
$1,345 - $1,810

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,260 - $1,725
Required Monthly Fees$85

Total Monthly Price$1,345 - $1,810
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hudson

700 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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Park West End
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$1,328 - $1,653

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Base Rent$1,328 - $1,653

Total Monthly Price$1,328 - $1,653
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Park West End

5300 Glenside DrRichmond, VA 23228
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Courtyard Lofts
$1,315 - $2,615

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Base Rent$1,315 - $2,615

Total Monthly Price$1,315 - $2,615
18 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 8

Courtyard Lofts

3200 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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Villages at West Laurel
Rent Specials
$1,292 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,292 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,292 - $1,800
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Villages at West Laurel

5541 Olde West CtRichmond, VA 23228
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Cigar Lofts
$1,286

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Base Rent$1,286

Total Monthly Price$1,286
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 6

Cigar Lofts

331-333 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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City View Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,275 - $1,765

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Base Rent$1,275 - $1,765

Total Monthly Price$1,275 - $1,765
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

City View Lofts

411-611 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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Chesterfield Flats
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$1,264 - $1,794

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Base Rent$1,249 - $1,779
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Chesterfield Flats

6300 Pewter AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Landmark at Patterson
$1,246 - $1,965

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Base Rent$1,246 - $1,965

Total Monthly Price$1,246 - $1,965
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Landmark at Patterson

9001 Patterson AveRichmond, VA 23229
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Mortons Apartments
$1,199 - $1,699

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Base Rent$1,199 - $1,699

Total Monthly Price$1,199 - $1,699
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Mortons Apartments

213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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Cookie Factory Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,199 - $2,650

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Base Rent$1,199 - $2,650

Total Monthly Price$1,199 - $2,650
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cookie Factory Lofts

900 Terminal PlRichmond, VA 23220
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Fox Rest Apartments
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$1,192 - $1,622

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Base Rent$1,133 - $1,563
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 14

Fox Rest Apartments

7515 Foxhall LnRichmond, VA 23228
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Acclaim
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$1,135 - $2,050

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Base Rent$1,135 - $2,050

Total Monthly Price$1,135 - $2,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Acclaim

7050 Coachman LnRichmond, VA 23228
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James River Villas
$1,130 - $1,510

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Base Rent$1,130 - $1,510

Total Monthly Price$1,130 - $1,510
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 12

James River Villas

2500-2506 Atwell DrRichmond, VA 23234
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James River Pointe
$1,104 - $1,729

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Base Rent$1,104 - $1,729

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James River Pointe

435 German School RdRichmond, VA 23225
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The Berkshire
$1,081 - $2,700

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Base Rent$1,081 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$1,081 - $2,700
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The Berkshire

300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Woodbriar Apartments
$1,046 - $1,421

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Base Rent$1,040 - $1,415
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12 Month Lease Term
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Woodbriar Apartments

621 Warwick Village DrRichmond, VA 23224
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Kings Point Apartments
$1,030 - $1,695

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Base Rent$1,030 - $1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,030 - $1,695
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Kings Point Apartments

3401 Prince David DrRichmond, VA 23223
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The Edison
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$995 - $2,045

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Base Rent$995 - $2,045

Total Monthly Price$995 - $2,045
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The Edison

700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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New Manchester Flats
$979 - $1,449

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Base Rent$979 - $1,449

Total Monthly Price$979 - $1,449
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

New Manchester Flats

715 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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Raven Place
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$959 - $1,499

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Base Rent$959 - $1,499

Total Monthly Price$959 - $1,499
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Raven Place

1710 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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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 $685.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Richmond Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Richmond is $1,881.

What is the largest Short-term Richmond Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Richmond is a 2,310 square feet unit starting from $1,081 at The Berkshire.

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 646 sq ft.

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