Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Biotech and MCV District Richmond, VA from $500 (179 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Towers on Franklin priced from $900. Hatcher Tobacco Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $933. Here are the most affordable Biotech and MCV District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$900
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
The AttainWest EndStudio,1BA$943
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Hopper LoftsA21BR,1BA$999
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Atrium on Broad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025

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

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Biotech and MCV District area is the $1.18 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,256. The second greatest value Biotech and MCV District apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Broadway Apartments starting at $1,433 with a $1.05 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.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Overbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.18
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.05
The BerkshireClay1BR,1BA$1.33
Ascend RVA Student Living3X33BR,3BA$1.03
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.91
Marshall Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Mallard GreensWelcome to MallardGreens2BR,1BA$1.33

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Biotech And Mcv District, Richmond, VA

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

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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.

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 $1,025.

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

The cheapest apartment in Biotech and MCV District is Hatcher Tobacco Flats which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in Biotech and MCV District costs $2,320.

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 221 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 $489 which is $1,831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Biotech and MCV District.

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Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

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