Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Broad Rock Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (55 Rentals)

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Lafayette Gardens
1 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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City View Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City View Place

1000 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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Tracks at the Masonry
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tracks at the Masonry

1716 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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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
Studio 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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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 Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments priced from $825. City View Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Broad Rock apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$835
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$975
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$979
NOON IngramThe Joplin - 50%1BR,1BA$992
The Lofts at Shockoe SlipThe Lofts at Shockoe Slip 316Studio,1BA$999
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Broad Rock, VA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Broad Rock area is the $0.44 price per square foot 201 W 12th St Model at 201 W 12th St in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Broad Rock apartment is the 2BD 2BA Model at Model Tobacco Lofts starting at $1,790 with a $1.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
201 W 12th St201 W 12th St3BR,3BA$0.44
Model Tobacco Lofts2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$1.33
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 2 BedsStudio ,1BA$1.27
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.02
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Broad Rock, Richmond, VA

Ranked #71

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 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 $999.

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

The cheapest apartment in Broad Rock is New Manchester Flats which is listed at $553, while the average apartment in Broad Rock costs $2,530.

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 $251 which is $2,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Broad Rock.

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