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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufont Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $954 | $1,225 |
| Beaufont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $977 | $2,554 |
| Beaufont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $1,141 | $2,991 |
| Beaufont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,470 | $3,740 |
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Beaufont Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Beaufont area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes priced from $980. Chippenham Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Beaufont apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| NOON Hioaks | The Apollo - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Forest Ridge | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,237 |
| St. John's Wood | Cheyne Loft Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,255 |
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beaufont area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 3 Model at James River Pointe in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Beaufont apartment is the Renovated Three Bedroom Apartment Model at Residence at Brookside starting at $1,560 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beaufont apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| James River Pointe | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Residence at Brookside | Renovated Three Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Berkshire | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | 2 bed/ 1.5 bath Townhome (U-shaped kitchen) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| Hill Standard | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Beaufont is under $1,255.
The cheapest apartment in Beaufont is 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes which is listed at $980, while the average apartment in Beaufont costs $1,529.
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 74 regular apartments in Beaufont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Beaufont have an average cost of $407 which is $1,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Beaufont.
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