
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Broad Rock Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (41 Rentals)
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Townhouses of Chesterfield II

2500 Bainbridge St

2500 Bainbridge St

206 E 37th St

206 E 37th St

206 E 37th St
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Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

2400 Perry St

3002 Semmes Ave, Unit Downstairs

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

206 E 37th St

Park at Forest Hill
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Southwood Apartments

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes
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Meadow Creek Apartments

City View Place

3615 Stockton St, Unit 2
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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 |
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Broad Rock Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $715 | $2,166 |
Broad Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $629 | $2,959 |
Broad Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $809 | $4,004 |
Broad Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $984 | $3,259 |
Broad Rock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,020 | $2,595 | $3,445 |
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There are currently 41 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ashton Square Apartments | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
New Manchester Flats | The Bainbridge | 2BR,1BA | $837 |
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Deering Manor | Acorn | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
Dogtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Southwood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
Meadow Creek Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Broad Rock, VA
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Broad Rock area is the $1.11 price per square foot The Perry Model at The Hudson in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Broad Rock apartment is the 3X2 Model at Hatcher Tobacco Flats starting at $1,270 with a $1.23 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. |
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The Hudson | The Perry | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Berkley II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
3002 Semmes Ave, Unit Downstairs | 3002 Semmes Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Rock Creek | Phase I Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Graystone Place Apartments | Birch | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBroad Rock, Richmond, VA
Ranked #65
Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,050.
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 $3,445.
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 69 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 $205 which is $3,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Broad Rock.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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