Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Biotech and MCV District Richmond, VA from $500 (166 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 4 Beds unit found at Liberty Circle Apartments priced from $820. 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
Liberty Circle ApartmentsTHE HIGHLAND FLOOR PLAN - BEDROOM II4BR,2BA$820
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
Towers on FranklinRodneyStudio,1BA$949
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$981
The Masonry ApartmentsMasonry BF-A11BR,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
New Manchester FlatsThe James1BR,1BA$999
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Hopper LoftsA11BR,1BA$1,012

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

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Biotech and MCV District area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Biotech and MCV District apartment is the 715 W Clay St Model at 715 W Clay St, Unit B starting at $2,195 with a $1.20 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$1.32
715 W Clay St, Unit B715 W Clay St3BR,2BA$1.20
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 2 BedsStudio ,1BA$1.26
The BerkshireClay1BR,1BA$1.33
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.02
Marshall Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
2400 Barton Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 190042BR,1BA$1.32
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Mallard GreensTWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH...2BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Biotech And Mcv District, Richmond, VA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Biotech and MCV District Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,012.

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 $2,099.

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 312 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 $614 which is $1,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Biotech and MCV District.

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