Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Biotech and MCV District Richmond, VA from $500 (173 Rentals)

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New Manchester Flats
$553 - $2,300
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$553 - $2,300

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$553 - $2,300
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New Manchester Flats

715 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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Belle Summit
$856 - $1,178
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$856 - $1,178

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$856 - $1,178
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Belle Summit

600 Cowardin AveRichmond, VA 23224
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$995

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$995

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$995

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1017 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1019 W Leigh St

$995

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$995

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$995

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1019 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
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Eagle Mill Lofts
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$995 - $1,900
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$995 - $1,900

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$995 - $1,900
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Eagle Mill Lofts

1418 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Hopper Lofts
$997 - $2,994
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$997 - $2,994

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$997 - $2,994
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Hopper Lofts

700 Everett StRichmond, VA 23224
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Van de Vyver
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$998 - $1,489
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$998 - $1,489

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$998 - $1,489
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Van de Vyver

713 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Jefferson Townhouses
$1,000 - $1,620
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$1,000 - $1,620

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$1,000 - $1,620
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Townhouses

1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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1619 N 28th St
$1,000 - $2,400
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$1,000 - $2,400

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$1,000 - $2,400
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1619 N 28th St

1619 N 28th StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,000

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$1,000

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1723 Blair St

RichmondVA23220
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The Masonry Apartments
$1,016 - $2,340
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$925 - $2,249
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Flats at 25th
$1,025 - $1,550
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$1,025 - $1,550

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$1,025 - $1,550
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15

Flats at 25th

2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Towers on Franklin
$1,035 - $2,199
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$900 - $2,064
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$135

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$1,035 - $2,199
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Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Green Park Apartments
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$1,037 - $1,986
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$1,037 - $1,986

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$1,037 - $1,986
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Green Park Apartments

2921 Woodcliff AveRichmond, VA 23222
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property at 1110 W Main St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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1110 W Main St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 927 N 20th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
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The Berkshire
$1,061 - $2,875
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$1,061 - $2,875

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$1,061 - $2,875
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The Berkshire

300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Iron House Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,076 - $1,256
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$1,076 - $1,256

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$1,076 - $1,256
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Iron House Apartments

1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Corner Lofts
$1,079 - $1,180
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$1,079 - $1,180

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$1,079 - $1,180
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 21

The Corner Lofts

1323 1/2 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Hill Building
$1,095 - $1,795
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$1,095 - $1,795

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$1,095 - $1,795
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The Hill Building

114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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Coliseum Lofts
$1,104 - $2,825
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$1,092 - $2,813
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$12

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$1,104 - $2,825
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Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Glenwood Ridge Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,109 - $1,900
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$1,109 - $1,900

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$1,109 - $1,900
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Glenwood Ridge Apartments

3801 Glenwood AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Grace & Monroe Apartments
$1,124 - $2,168
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$1,124 - $2,168

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$1,124 - $2,168
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Grace & Monroe Apartments

401 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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Southern Stove Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,125 - $1,800
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$1,125 - $1,800

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$1,125 - $1,800
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 14

Southern Stove Lofts

1215 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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2400 Barton Ave
$1,130 - $1,180
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$1,130 - $1,180

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$1,130 - $1,180
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2400 Barton Ave

2400 Barton AveRichmond, VA 23222
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2000 Riverside Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,131 - $1,767
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$1,129 - $1,765
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$2

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$1,131 - $1,767
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2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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Atrium on Broad
$1,149 - $1,450
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$1,149 - $1,450

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$1,149 - $1,450
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Atrium on Broad

115 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 1209 Wallace St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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1209 Wallace St

RichmondVA23220

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Monroe Park Towers
$1,164 - $1,575
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$1,164 - $1,575

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$1,164 - $1,575
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Monroe Park Towers

520 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Villas of Oakwood
$1,174 - $1,450
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$1,174 - $1,450

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The Villas of Oakwood

3508 E Richmond RdRichmond, VA 23223
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Spectrum Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,175 - $3,423
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$1,175 - $3,423

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$1,175 - $3,423
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Spectrum Apartments

2017 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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The Oliver
$1,177 - $1,409
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$1,177 - $1,409

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$1,177 - $1,409
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 11

The Oliver

908 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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The Biggs Building
$1,179 - $2,044
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$1,179 - $2,044

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$1,179 - $2,044
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The Biggs Building

900 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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District Square Apartments
$1,182 - $1,408
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$1,182 - $1,408

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$1,182 - $1,408
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District Square Apartments

111-117 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Centennial Terrace
$1,185 - $1,416
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$1,185 - $1,416

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$1,185 - $1,416
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7

Centennial Terrace

507 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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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 New Manchester Flats priced from $553. Creighton Renaissance 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
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$553
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$770
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$946
Shockoe CenterSCenter-A31BR,1BA$974
Morton Building Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Hopper LoftsA11BR,1BA$997
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,000

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

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Biotech and MCV District area is the $1.03 price per square foot 612 Hull St Model at 612 Hull St, Unit #301 in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Biotech and MCV District apartment is the 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B starting at $1,475 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Bellevue 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.
612 Hull St, Unit #301612 Hull St2BR,2.5BA$1.03
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.66
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.54
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98
Townsend Square TownhomesTownhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.91
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.20
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14

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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.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Biotech and MCV District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Biotech and MCV District is at Van de Vyver listed at $998.

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 $553 at New Manchester Flats.

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 $916 at Creighton Renaissance Apartments.

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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