Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Biotech and MCV District Richmond, VA from $300 (127 Rentals)

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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301
$926
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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301

1301 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1715 Grove Ave

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1715 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23220

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property at 516 S Pine St

$995

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$995

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$995

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

516 S Pine St

RichmondVA23220
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The Masonry Apartments
$1,016 - $1,791
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$925 - $1,700
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 927 N 20th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 302 Goshen St

$1,095 - $1,395

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$1,095

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302 Goshen St

RichmondVA23220
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209 E Main St
$1,100 - $1,700
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$1,100 - $1,700

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

209 E Main St

209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Towers on Franklin
$1,135 - $2,139
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$990 - $1,994
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$145

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$1,135 - $2,139
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Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 3528 E Richmond Rd

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3528 E Richmond Rd

RichmondVA23223
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Spectrum Apartments
$1,175 - $3,255
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$1,175 - $3,255

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$1,175 - $3,255
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Spectrum Apartments

2017 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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2000 Riverside Apartments
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$1,180 - $1,922
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$1,180 - $1,922

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$1,180 - $1,922
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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T and E Apartments
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$1,195 - $1,395
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$1,195 - $1,395

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$1,195 - $1,395
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1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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311 W. Franklin
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$1,195 - $1,495
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$1,195 - $1,495

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$1,195 - $1,495
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311 W. Franklin

311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Smokehouse Lofts
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$1,195
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$1,195

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$1,195
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Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 503 E Main St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

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503 E Main St

RichmondVA23219

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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 1 Bed unit found at 11 E Broad St priced from $749. Manchester Grand Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Biotech and MCV District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Manchester Grand Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$835
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$851
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIStudioStudio,1BA$900
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
New Manchester FlatsThe Everett3BR,2BA$950
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$981

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

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Biotech and MCV District area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Biotech and MCV District apartment is the 1301 Idlewood Ave Model at 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 starting at $926 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Near West 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.
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.59
1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 13011301 Idlewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
The Gardens at ManchesterTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier2BR,2BA$1.23
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.26
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$1.26
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Biotech and MCV District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Biotech and MCV District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Biotech and MCV District is at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Biotech and MCV District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Biotech and MCV District Apartment is $749 at 11 E Broad St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Biotech and MCV District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Biotech and MCV District is starting from $835 at City View Place.

What is the most affordable Biotech and MCV District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Biotech and MCV District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Manchester Flats and starts from $950.

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