
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Broad Rock Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (94 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Broad Rock area of Richmond.


2400 Perry St

2500 Bainbridge St

24 Perry St

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

Belle Summit

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3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B

New Manchester Flats

1208 Hull St, Unit 3

NOON Ingram
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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

The Hill Building

2418 Perry St

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

Park at Forest Hill

Park Vue

3 N 18th St

Forest Hill

Deering Manor

James River Villas
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Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

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2000 Riverside Apartments

Forest Square Apartments

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700 West 44

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Ashton Square Apartments

The Mirage Manchester

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

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Smokehouse Lofts

Hopper Lofts

The Hub Apartments
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Railyard Flats

2908 Richmond Hwy N

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Rock Creek

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Meadow Creek Apartments

Spur Line Lofts

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments

The Overlook at City View

The Current

1731 E Main St

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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III
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City View Lofts

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The Trail Lofts

South Bank

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

110 S 15th St, Unit 210

1124 Hull St

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Southwood Apartments

The Watkins at Shockoe

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South Falls Tower

Commodore Old Town Manchester
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Broad Rock, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Broad Rock?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Rock Studio Apartments | $1,297 | $715 | $2,300 |
| Broad Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $825 | $2,755 |
| Broad Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $1,005 | $4,315 |
| Broad Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $950 | $3,059 |
| Broad Rock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $1,950 | $3,480 |
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There are currently 94 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Broad Rock Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. Townhouses of Chesterfield II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $809. Here are the most affordable Broad Rock apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Magnolia | Studio,1BA | $809 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | 3BR,2BA | $950 |
| NOON Ingram | The Ingram - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,068 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Broad Rock, VA
As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Broad Rock area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2BD 2BA Model at Model Tobacco Lofts in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Broad Rock apartment is the 2X2 Model at Hatcher Tobacco Flats starting at $1,110 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Broad Rock apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Tobacco Lofts | 2BD 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Kensington | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.53 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBroad Rock, Richmond, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,084.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Broad Rock?
The cheapest apartment in Broad Rock is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Broad Rock costs $2,715.
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 82 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 $187 which is $2,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Broad Rock.
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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
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