Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Biotech and MCV District Richmond, VA from $300 (124 Rentals)

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property at 1019 W Leigh St

$995

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$995
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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1019 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 1017 W Leigh St

$995

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$995
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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1017 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
property at 2016 Fairmount Ave

$1,007

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$945
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$62
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$1,007

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2016 Fairmount Ave

RichmondVA23223
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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,016 - $2,090
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$925 - $1,999
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
Student Housing
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  • Low Income
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Towers on Franklin
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$1,035 - $2,199
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$900 - $2,064
Required Monthly Fees
$135
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$1,035 - $2,199
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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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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Coliseum Lofts
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$1,104 - $2,881
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$1,092 - $2,869
Required Monthly Fees
$12
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$1,104 - $2,881
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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  • Utilities Included

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2000 Riverside Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,612
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$1,150 - $1,612
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$1,150 - $1,612
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2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 2420 Barton Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2420 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 2416 Barton Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2416 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222

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property at 1209 Wallace St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1209 Wallace St

RichmondVA23220

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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 Hatcher Tobacco Flats priced from $720. 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
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$720
Manchester Grand Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$926
Mallard Greens2 Reno2BR,1BA$935
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$946
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Shockoe CenterSCenter-A31BR,1BA$974
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
New Manchester FlatsThe James1BR,1BA$999

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

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Biotech and MCV District area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Biotech and MCV District apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $750 with a $0.51 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.
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.66
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
The Gardens at ManchesterThree Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier3BR,2BA$1.23
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.96
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.18
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1.17
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke1527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.25

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The Ultimate Renter's Guide for Finding the Perfect Student Friendly Richmond Neighborhood to Rent

Learn about the best neighborhoods for student renters near Richmond Colleges and Universities by our Local Expert Richard Corrigan

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Biotech And Mcv District, Richmond, VA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $999.

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 $720, while the average apartment in Biotech and MCV District costs $2,244.

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 290 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 $581 which is $1,663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Biotech and MCV District.

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