Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Broad Rock Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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Lafayette Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Gardens

2219 Ruffin RdRichmond, VA 23234
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Westover Hills Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

600 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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Foxwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Foxwood

5000-5006 Snead RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Market Slip
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Market Slip

2 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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1000 Porter St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, VA 23224
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1200 SEMMES Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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The Hill Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill Building

114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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City View Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

City View Place

1000 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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Broad Rock, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Broad Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Broad Rock area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Square Apartments priced from $629. Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Broad Rock apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$629
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
New Manchester FlatsThe Bainbridge2BR,1BA$837
Southwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$955
NOON IngramThe Joplin - 50%1BR,1BA$992
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Meadow Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
1204 Hull StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,076

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Broad Rock, VA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Broad Rock area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Bay Model at Hydro in the in the East neighborhood starting from $1,829. The second greatest value Broad Rock apartment is the Canal 236 2 Beds Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,699 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Broad Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HydroThe Bay2BR,2BA$1.41
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 2 BedsStudio ,1BA$1.31
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIBerkley II2BR,1.5BA$1.41
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
The HudsonThe Perry1BR,1BA$1.48
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Graystone Place ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.47
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Broad Rock, Richmond, VA

Ranked #65

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 our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Virginia, including Richmond. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Broad Rock Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Broad Rock Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Broad Rock?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Broad Rock is under $1,076.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Broad Rock?

The cheapest apartment in Broad Rock is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Broad Rock costs $2,613.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Broad Rock?

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 83 regular apartments in Broad Rock 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 Broad Rock?

Cheap apartments in Broad Rock have an average cost of $219 which is $2,394 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Broad Rock.

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