
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belt Center Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (61 Rentals)
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Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

2500 Bainbridge St

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Belle Summit

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3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B

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Residence at Brookside

6436 Elkhardt Rd

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Villas at Cedarhurst

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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

7 W 13th St
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Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

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Woodbriar Apartments

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Park at Forest Hill

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Park Vue

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1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

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Forest Hill

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The Residences of Westover Hills

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Deering Manor

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Forest Square Apartments

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700 West 44
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The Gardens at Manchester

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Rock Creek

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James River Pointe

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Meadow Creek Apartments

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2000 Riverside Apartments

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The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments

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Ashton Square Apartments

1639 Sunbury Rd

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Morningside Apartments

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The Jamestown

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Shady Creek

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Model Tobacco Lofts

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Alexander at 1090

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Terraces at Manchester

222 W 31st St

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Link Apartments® Manchester

Manchester Grand Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes
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206 E 37th St

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Kingswood Cove

4111 Kinsley Ave

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The Mill at Manchester Lofts

4135 Leake Ave
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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 | $1,347 | $715 | $2,341 |
| Belt Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $825 | $2,514 |
| Belt Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $1,005 | $4,265 |
| Belt Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $1,178 | $3,997 |
| Belt Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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There are currently 61 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 |
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| 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 | $995 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Residence at Brookside | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Woodbriar Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,057 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| 1209 Hull Street- Dogtown | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 453sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Deering Manor | Chestnut (Classic) | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belt Center, VA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belt Center area is the $1.48 price per square foot 1323 McDonough St Model at 1323 McDonough St, Unit B in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Belt Center apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Extra Large Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester starting at $1,660 with a $1.14 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. |
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| 1323 McDonough St, Unit B | 1323 McDonough St | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Three Bedroom Two Bath Extra Large Premier | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Townhomes at Warwick Place I | 3 Bedroom D | 3BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Berkshire | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 83115 | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBelt Center, Richmond, VA
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3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Belt Center, Richmond, VA
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belt Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Belt Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Belt Center is under $1,140.
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 $1,375.
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 74 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 $1,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Belt Center.
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