Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bellemeade Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Lafayette Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Gardens

2219 Ruffin RdRichmond, VA 23234
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1000 Porter St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, VA 23224
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1200 SEMMES Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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City View Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City View Place

1000 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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The Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Commons

15 E 2nd StRichmond, VA 23224
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27th Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

27th Townhomes

10 W 27th StRichmond, VA 23225
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Port RVA
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Port RVA

500 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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Bellemeade, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bellemeade Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bellemeade area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Graystone Place Apartments priced from $975. Hopper Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Bellemeade apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Graystone Place ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$975
Hopper LoftsA21BR,1BA$999
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$999
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
The Gardens at ManchesterFeast Your Eyes on This Home Deal – Celebrate c...2BR,1BA$1,075
Forest Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 242142BR,1BA$1,075
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,084
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1,090
South BankA11BR,1BA$1,099
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellemeade, VA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bellemeade area is the $1.00 price per square foot Wood II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II in the in the Broad Rock neighborhood starting from $1,110. The second greatest value Bellemeade apartment is the 3X2 Model at Hatcher Tobacco Flats starting at $1,269 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bellemeade apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
27th Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 258132BR,1BA$1.16
1313-1315 Hull St.2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.51
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Graystone Place ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.43
The Gardens at ManchesterFeast Your Eyes on This Home Deal – Celebrate c...2BR,1BA$1.40
Forest Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 242132BR,1BA$1.46
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bellemeade, Richmond, VA

Ranked #82

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Bellemeade, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Bellemeade Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bellemeade Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bellemeade?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bellemeade is under $1,110.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellemeade?

The cheapest apartment in Bellemeade is Graystone Place Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Bellemeade costs $2,416.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bellemeade?

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 80 regular apartments in Bellemeade 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 Bellemeade?

Cheap apartments in Bellemeade have an average cost of $214 which is $2,202 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellemeade.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!