Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Broad Rock Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (101 Rentals)

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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes
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$948 - $2,003
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$785 - $1,840
Required Monthly Fees
$163

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$948 - $2,003
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

402 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 1208 Hull St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1208 Hull St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1208 Hull St
RichmondVA23224

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2000 Riverside Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,612
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$1,150 - $1,612

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$1,150 - $1,612
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2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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700 West 44
$1,151 - $1,602
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$1,146 - $1,597
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$5

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$1,151 - $1,602
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

700 West 44

4500 Bassett AveRichmond, VA 23225
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Smokehouse Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,195 - $1,895
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$1,195 - $1,895

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$1,195 - $1,895
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Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 2908 Richmond Hwy N

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2908 Richmond Hwy N

RichmondVA23234
property at 3 N 18th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 N 18th St

RichmondVA23223
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Rock Creek
$1,208 - $1,492
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$1,202 - $1,486
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 8

Rock Creek

2830 Broad Rock BlvdRichmond, VA 23224
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Meadow Creek Apartments
$1,210 - $1,510
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$1,050 - $1,350
Required Monthly Fees
$160

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$1,210 - $1,510
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Meadow Creek Apartments

5316 Hull Street RdRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 1731 E Main St

$1,250 - $1,695

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$1,250

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$1,250

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1731 E Main St

RichmondVA23223
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The Trail Lofts
$1,257 - $3,006
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$1,257 - $3,006

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$1,257 - $3,006
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The Trail Lofts

12 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 1124 Hull St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 20

1124 Hull St

RichmondVA23224
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South Falls Tower
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$1,383 - $4,186
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$1,383 - $4,186

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$1,383 - $4,186
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South Falls Tower

111 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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The Navigator
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$1,396 - $2,414
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$1,325 - $2,343
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The Navigator

103 E 2nd StRichmond, VA 23224
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$705
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$720
Manchester Grand Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$948
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Market Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 412871BR,1BA$1,021
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 StudioStudio,1BA$1,063
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Gardens at ManchesterThree Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier3BR,2BA$1.23
10 Walnut Alley2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 300042BR,2BA$1.46
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIPine II2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.18
27th Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 469732BR,1BA$1.26
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1.17
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B3809 McGuire Dr2BR,1BA$1.33
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Broad Rock, Richmond, VA

Ranked #71

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!

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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