Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Biotech and MCV District Richmond, VA from $395 (130 Rentals)

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Belle Summit
$856 - $1,178

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Base Rent$856 - $1,178

Total Monthly Price$856 - $1,178
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Belle Summit

600 Cowardin AveRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 927 N 20th St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 1927 Carrington St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
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1927 Carrington St

RichmondVA23223
property at 1925 Carrington St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
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1925 Carrington St

RichmondVA23223
property at 1009 N 25th St
$945

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Base Rent$945

Total Monthly Price$945
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 22
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1009 N 25th St

RichmondVA23223
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Raven Place
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$959 - $1,499

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Base Rent$959 - $1,499

Total Monthly Price$959 - $1,499
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Raven Place

1710 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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New Manchester Flats
$979 - $1,850

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Base Rent$979 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$979 - $1,850
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

New Manchester Flats

715 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 311 W Franklin St
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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311 W Franklin St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1019 W Leigh St
$995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 10
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1019 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
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The Edison
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$995 - $2,045

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Base Rent$995 - $2,045

Total Monthly Price$995 - $2,045
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Edison

700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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T and E Apartments
$995 - $2,195

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Base Rent$995 - $2,195

Total Monthly Price$995 - $2,195
12 Month Lease Term
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T and E Apartments

1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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311 W. Franklin
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$995 - $1,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$995 - $1,695

Total Monthly Price$995 - $1,695
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

311 W. Franklin

311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Hill Building
$995 - $1,795

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Base Rent$995 - $1,795

Total Monthly Price$995 - $1,795
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hill Building

114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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Van de Vyver
$998 - $1,489

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Base Rent$998 - $1,489

Total Monthly Price$998 - $1,489
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Van de Vyver

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

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Base Rent$1,000 - $1,620

Total Monthly Price$1,000 - $1,620
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Townhouses

1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 7 W 13th St
$1,000 - $1,100

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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7 W 13th St

RichmondVA23224

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Flats at 25th
$1,025 - $1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,025 - $1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,025 - $1,550
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Flats at 25th

2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Eagle Mill Lofts
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$1,075 - $1,750

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Base Rent$1,075 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,075 - $1,750
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eagle Mill Lofts

1418 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Berkshire
$1,081 - $2,700

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Base Rent$1,081 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$1,081 - $2,700
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Berkshire

300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,091 - $1,861

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Base Rent$1,000 - $1,770
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Smokehouse Lofts
$1,095 - $1,195

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Base Rent$1,095 - $1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,095 - $1,195
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 14 S Plum St
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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14 S Plum St

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

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,700

Total Monthly PriceVaries
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209 E Main St

209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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210 E Grace St
$1,100 - $1,450

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

210 E Grace St

206-212 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
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Mallard Greens
Rent Specials
$1,103 - $1,350

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Base Rent$1,103 - $1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,103 - $1,350
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mallard Greens

2852 Fairfield AveRichmond, VA 23223
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The Attain
$1,103 - $2,536

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Base Rent$1,103 - $2,536

Total Monthly Price$1,103 - $2,536
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Attain

1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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The View at Belle Isle
$1,115 - $1,404

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Base Rent$1,110 - $1,399
Required Monthly Fees$5

Total Monthly Price$1,115 - $1,404
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The View at Belle Isle

812 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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Towers on Franklin
Rent Specials
$1,115 - $2,139

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Base Rent$970 - $1,994
Required Monthly Fees$145

Total Monthly Price$1,115 - $2,139
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Foundry Apartments
$1,135 - $1,562

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Base Rent$1,135 - $1,562

Total Monthly Price$1,135 - $1,562
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Foundry Apartments

946 Sledd StRichmond, VA 23220
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Highland Terrace Apartments
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$1,140 - $2,102

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Base Rent$1,140 - $2,102

Total Monthly Price$1,140 - $2,102
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highland Terrace Apartments

1224 E Brookland Park BlvdRichmond, VA 23222
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The Current
$1,150 - $2,492

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Base Rent$1,150 - $2,492

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $2,492
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Current

400 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 1206 Park Ave
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 6
Affordability

1206 Park Ave

RichmondVA23220
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Spectrum Apartments
$1,175 - $2,965

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,175 - $2,965

Total Monthly Price$1,175 - $2,965
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Spectrum Apartments

2017 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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The Biggs Building
$1,179 - $2,044

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Base Rent$1,179 - $2,044

Total Monthly Price$1,179 - $2,044
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

The Biggs Building

900 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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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
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$851
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIStudioStudio, 1BA$900
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR, 1BA$927
Raven PlaceA.21BR, 1BA$959
American Tobacco CollectionEdge-A21BR, 1BA$977
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR, 1BA$979
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR, 1BA$981

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

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Biotech and MCV District area is the $0.58 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Biotech and MCV District apartment is the CR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Model at Cutters Ridge in the East neighborhood starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot. 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$0.58
Cutters RidgeCR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom3BR, 3BA$1.25
W. Cary St. 12633BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$1.04
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR, 2BA$0.46
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR, 2BA$1.15
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR, 1BA$0.94
The JamesJAMES-22BR, 2BA$0.89
Marshall Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft1BR, 1BA$1.25
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.17
Belle SummitRainer2BR, 2BA$1.21

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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 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 $981.

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

The cheapest apartment in Biotech and MCV District is 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Biotech and MCV District costs $1,595.

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 265 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 $518 which is $1,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Biotech and MCV District.

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