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1527 Mechanicsville TpkeRichmond, VA 23223
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol District Richmond, VA from $500 (176 Rentals)
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Creighton Renaissance Apartments
3100 Purcell StRichmond, VA 23223
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700 Everett StRichmond, VA 23224
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715 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBelle Summit
600 Cowardin AveRichmond, VA 23224
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American Tobacco Collection
119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Attain
1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEagle Mill Lofts
1418 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Mezzo Lofts
17 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowResidences at the John Marshall
101 N 5th StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMortons Apartments
213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Hill Building
114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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$9952 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15
2104 Phaup St, Unit D
2104 Phaup StRichmond, VA 23223
1019 W Leigh St
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1017 W Leigh St
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713 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJefferson Townhouses
1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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1411 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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946 Sledd StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Masonry Apartments
2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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111-117 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Townsend Square
2153 Cool LnRichmond, VA 23223
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11106 West Franklin St
1106 Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
927 N 20th St
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300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Towers on Franklin
104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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1123-1127 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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2112 Monteiro Ave, Unit 103, Unit 103
2112 Monteiro AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFlats at 14th
10 S 14th StRichmond, VA 23219
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Edison
700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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Coliseum Lofts
1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Lofts at Tobacco Row
2 S 25th StRichmond, VA 23223
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104 E 2nd StRichmond, VA 23224
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1204 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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3801 Glenwood AveRichmond, VA 23223
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1215 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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2400 Barton AveRichmond, VA 23222
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3202-3206 Midlothian TpkeRichmond, VA 23224
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMiller Lofts @ Plant Zero
500 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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1001 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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115 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1510 W. Broad Street
1510 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30Iron House Apartments
1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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2000 Riverside Apartments
2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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520 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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2017 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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710 W Fells StRichmond, VA 23222
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Capitol District, Richmond, VA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol District Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $941 | $2,490 |
| Capitol District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $700 | $2,840 |
| Capitol District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $835 | $4,515 |
| Capitol District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $779 | $3,800 |
| Capitol District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,123 | $729 | $3,680 |
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Cheapest Available Capitol District Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol District area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Creighton Renaissance Apartments priced from $770. New Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Capitol District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - C | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Maury | 2BR,2BA | $835 |
| American Tobacco Collection | Dill-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| The Attain | Capitol | Studio,1BA | $944 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| The Mezzo Lofts | Montage Gallery - Studios | Studio,1BA | $977 |
| Residences at the John Marshall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $992 |
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol District, VA
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol District area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Capitol District apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $800 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol District is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol District?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol District is Creighton Renaissance Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Capitol District costs $2,276.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol District?
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 220 regular apartments in Capitol District 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 Capitol District?
Cheap apartments in Capitol District have an average cost of $513 which is $1,763 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol District.
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