Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brauers Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (53 Rentals)
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Brauers, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brauers?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brauers Studio Apartments | $1,220 | $850 | $2,523 |
Brauers 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $950 | $3,660 |
Brauers 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $799 | $7,039 |
Brauers 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $699 | $3,259 |
Brauers 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,061 | $599 | $2,595 |
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Cheapest Available Brauers Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brauers area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at New Manchester Flats priced from $837. Towers on Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Brauers apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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New Manchester Flats | The Bainbridge | 2BR,1BA | $837 |
Towers on Franklin | Rodney | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Kings Point Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
210 E Grace St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Dogtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
District Square Apartments | 1Bd1Ba--590 | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
Old Stone Row | OS A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,056 |
Shockoe Commons | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brauers, VA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brauers area is the $1.35 price per square foot 308 E Leigh St Model at 308 E Leigh St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Brauers 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 Brauers apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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308 E Leigh St, Unit 1 | 308 E Leigh St | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Hydro | The Bay | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
1710 East Franklin Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Hudson | The Belvidere | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Mallard Greens | TWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH... | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrauers, Richmond, VA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Brauers Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brauers Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brauers?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brauers is under $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brauers?
The cheapest apartment in Brauers is Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Brauers costs $2,025.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brauers?
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 190 regular apartments in Brauers 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 Brauers?
Cheap apartments in Brauers have an average cost of $469 which is $1,556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brauers.
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