
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belt Center Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (56 Rentals)
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Townhouses of Chesterfield II

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

2500 Bainbridge St

Belle Summit

6434 Elkhardt Rd

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Villas at Cedarhurst

2500 Bainbridge St

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The Residences of Westover Hills

2203 Edwards Ave
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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

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3615 Stockton St

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

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Residence at Brookside

Park at Forest Hill

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Woodbriar Apartments

Park Vue

Forest Hill

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James River Pointe

Deering Manor
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Forest Square Apartments

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700 West 44

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2000 Riverside Apartments

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

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Rock Creek

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Meadow Creek Apartments

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments

1518 Porter St
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Willow Oaks Apartments

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Southwood Apartments

Morningside Apartments

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The Gardens at Manchester

Shady Creek

Link Apartments® Manchester

Alexander at 1090

Manchester Grand Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

2500 Bainbridge St
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Linden At Forest Hill

4111 Kinsley Ave

7 W 13th St

310 W 31st

1005-1007 Porter St
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Belt Center, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Belt Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belt Center Studio Apartments | $1,280 | $715 | $2,340 |
| Belt Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,419 | $825 | $2,897 |
| Belt Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $1,005 | $4,315 |
| Belt Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $1,178 | $4,265 |
| Belt Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $1,950 | $3,480 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Belt Center Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Belt Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Belt Center area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Belt Center apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Kingswood Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Residence at Brookside | One Bedroom Galley Style | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Forest Hill | 1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Swansboro Place | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belt Center, VA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belt Center area is the $1.58 price per square foot 1216 McDonough St Model at 1216 McDonough St, Unit McDonough B in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $3,480. The second greatest value Belt Center apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester starting at $1,325 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belt Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1216 McDonough St, Unit McDonough B | 1216 McDonough St | 4BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Kensington | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belt Center Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Belt Center?
The cheapest apartment in Belt Center is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Belt Center costs $2,715.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Belt Center?
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 54 regular apartments in Belt Center 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 Belt Center?
Cheap apartments in Belt Center have an average cost of $340 which is $2,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Belt Center.
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