Cheap Homes for Rent in the Biotech and MCV District Richmond, VA from $850 (27 Rentals)

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property at 2500 Bainbridge St

$850

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$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2500 Bainbridge St

RichmondVA23225
property at 2100 Phaup St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2100 Phaup St

RichmondVA23223
property at 2110 Phaup St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2110 Phaup St

RichmondVA23223
property at 2301 Barton Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 11

2301 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222

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property at 3514 E Richmond Rd

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3514 E Richmond Rd

RichmondVA23223
property at 110 N Harrison St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

110 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220
property at 2403 5th Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 10

2403 5th Ave

RichmondVA23222

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property at 7 W 13th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 W 13th St

RichmondVA23224
property at 2514 Q St

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2514 Q St

RichmondVA23223
property at 2603 5th Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2603 5th Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 3520 E Richmond Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3520 E Richmond Rd

RichmondVA23223
property at 3119 4th Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3119 4th Ave

RichmondVA23222

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property at 3209 3rd Ave

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3209 3rd Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 411 W 24th St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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411 W 24th St

RichmondVA23225
property at 3517 Briel St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3517 Briel St

RichmondVA23223
property at 205 E Broad St

$1,275 - $1,425

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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205 E Broad St

RichmondVA23219
property at 1921 Floyd Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1921 Floyd Ave

RichmondVA23220

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property at 219 N 19th St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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219 N 19th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 1205 N 23rd St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1205 N 23rd St

RichmondVA23223
property at 1915 Chelsea St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1915 Chelsea St

RichmondVA23223

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 The Hudson priced from $286. 11 E Broad St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Biotech and MCV District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HudsonThe Perry1BR,1BA$286
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Manchester Grand Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
New Manchester FlatsThe Bainbridge2BR,1BA$835
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIStudioStudio,1BA$900
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
American Tobacco CollectionEdge-A21BR,1BA$977
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$981

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

As of August 28, 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
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.48
The Gardens at ManchesterThree Bedroom Two Bath Extra Large Premier3BR,2BA$1.14
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
The HudsonThe Bainbridge2BR,1BA$0.85
The JamesJAMES-22BR,2BA$0.89
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21

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Biotech And Mcv District, Richmond, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Biotech and MCV District

What type of rentals are currently available in Biotech and MCV District?

There are currently 787 Apartments for Rent in Biotech and MCV District, VA with pricing that ranges from $279 to $5,659. There are also 145 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Biotech and MCV District ranging from $850 to $3,780.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Biotech and MCV District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Biotech and MCV District ranges from $850 to $3,780 with an average monthly rent of $1,951.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Biotech and MCV District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Biotech and MCV District range from $819 to $4,265, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,412 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $710.

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