
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Broad Rock Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (101 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Broad Rock area of Richmond.


Townhouses of Chesterfield II

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

Belle Summit

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3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B, Unit B

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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

1208 Hull St, Unit 3, Unit 3

The Hill Building

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

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3615 Stockton St, Unit 4., Unit 4.
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Park at Forest Hill

Park Vue

Forest Hill

Deering Manor

NOON Ingram

James River Villas

Forest Square Apartments

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

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2000 Riverside Apartments

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700 West 44
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1100 Hull Street Apartments

The Mirage Manchester

South Bank

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Smokehouse Lofts

The Hub Apartments

2908 Richmond Hwy N

3 N 18th St

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Rock Creek

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Meadow Creek Apartments

Hopper Lofts
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Spur Line Lofts

Railyard Flats

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments

The Overlook at City View

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

The Current

1731 E Main St

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The Trail Lofts

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

Trolley Lofts
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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

City View Lofts

The Watkins at Shockoe

1124 Hull St

Commodore Old Town Manchester

18th Street Lofts

Link Apartments® Manchester

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South Falls Tower

The Cove Apartments

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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 | $1,323 | $715 | $2,300 |
| Broad Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $705 | $2,735 |
| Broad Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $930 | $4,315 |
| Broad Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $950 | $3,268 |
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There are currently 101 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 New Manchester Flats priced from $705. Hatcher Tobacco Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Broad Rock apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Market Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 41287 | 1BR,1BA | $1,021 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,063 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Broad Rock, VA
As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Broad Rock area is the $1.23 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,655. The second greatest value Broad Rock apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 Model at 10 Walnut Alley starting at $1,830 with a $1.46 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens at Manchester | Three Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 10 Walnut Alley | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Pine II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| 3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B | 3809 McGuire Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 New Manchester Flats which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Broad Rock costs $2,499.
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 97 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 $202 which is $2,297 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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