Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bellemeade Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (74 Rentals)

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property at 1208 Hull St

$950

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$950

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1208 Hull St, Unit 3

1208 Hull St
RichmondVA23224

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2000 Riverside Apartments
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$1,180 - $1,451
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$1,180 - $1,451

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$1,180 - $1,451
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 2908 Richmond Hwy N

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2908 Richmond Hwy N

RichmondVA23234
property at 1400 Bainbridge St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 14

1400 Bainbridge St

RichmondVA23224

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The Lofty
$1,255 - $1,780
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$1,175 - $1,700
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$1,255 - $1,780
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15

The Lofty

3618 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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Hydro
$1,302 - $3,333
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$1,302 - $3,333

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$1,302 - $3,333
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101 Manchester RdRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 1124 Hull St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

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Available Jul 20

1124 Hull St

RichmondVA23224
property at 1402 Bainbridge St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 14

1402 Bainbridge St

RichmondVA23224

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property at 3503 E Marshall St

$1,400

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$1,400

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3503 E Marshall St

RichmondVA23223
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Lafayette Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Gardens

2219 Ruffin RdRichmond, VA 23234
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Swansboro Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Swansboro Place

2008 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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1000 Porter St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, 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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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 Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. Townhouses of Chesterfield II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $809. Here are the most affordable Bellemeade apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Grand Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIMagnoliaStudio,1BA$809
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Swansboro Place1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$900
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$999
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,084
The Mill at Manchester Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 190791BR,1BA$1,085
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1,109

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellemeade, VA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bellemeade area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 Model at 27th Townhomes in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,280. The second greatest value Bellemeade apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Glenwood Ridge Apartments starting at $1,109 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the East 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.
27th Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 469732BR,1BA$1.26
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Townhouses Of ChesterfieldPine2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1.17
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
1100-1106 Hull St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
Forest Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 672882BR,1BA$1.50
3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B3809 McGuire Dr2BR,1BA$1.33
Swansboro Place1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.50
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bellemeade, Richmond, VA

Ranked #87

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

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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.

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 $1,109.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellemeade?

The cheapest apartment in Bellemeade is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Bellemeade costs $2,715.

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 50 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 $177 which is $2,538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellemeade.

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