Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Biotech and MCV District Richmond, VA from $500 (157 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Biotech and MCV District area of Richmond.

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Biotech and MCV District, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Biotech and MCV District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Biotech and MCV District area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at New Manchester Flats priced from $832. Manchester Grand Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Biotech and MCV District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Manchester FlatsThe Maury2BR,2BA$832
Manchester Grand ApartmentsA2111BR,1BA$855
Attain ShockoeBellevue1BR,1BA$895
Towers on FranklinRodneyStudio,1BA$949
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1000.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$1,000
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Biotech and MCV District, VA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Biotech and MCV District area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Biotech and MCV District apartment is the Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,244 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Biotech and MCV District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.96
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1000.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.87
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Mallard GreensTWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH...2BR,1BA$1.33
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 31527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Biotech And Mcv District, Richmond, VA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Biotech and MCV District, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Biotech and MCV District Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Biotech and MCV District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Biotech and MCV District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Biotech and MCV District is under $1,020.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Biotech and MCV District?

The cheapest apartment in Biotech and MCV District is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $855, while the average apartment in Biotech and MCV District costs $3,145.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Biotech and MCV District?

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 311 regular apartments in Biotech and MCV District 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 Biotech and MCV District?

Cheap apartments in Biotech and MCV District have an average cost of $464 which is $2,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Biotech and MCV District.

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