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900 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol District Richmond, VA from $500 (177 Rentals)
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923 N 20th St
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600 Cowardin AveRichmond, VA 23224
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American Tobacco Collection
119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 16Liberty Circle Apartments
1600 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III
10 S 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Creighton Renaissance Apartments
3100 Purcell StRichmond, VA 23223
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1000 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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715 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEagle Mill Lofts
1418 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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2016 Fairmount Ave, Unit Apt 2
2016 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
3 N 18th St
RichmondVA23223
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615 N 32nd St, Unit D
615 N 32nd StRichmond, VA 23223
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713 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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1130 W Grace St
1130 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJefferson Townhouses
1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFlats at 25th
2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
927 N 20th St
RichmondVA23223
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Townsend Square
2153 Cool LnRichmond, VA 23223
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Berkshire
300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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209 E Main St
209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe River Lofts at Tobacco Row
2 S 25th StRichmond, VA 23223
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3801 Glenwood AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18The Mezzo Lofts
17 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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2000 Riverside Apartments
2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15Grace & Monroe Apartments
401 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability2400 Barton Ave
2400 Barton AveRichmond, VA 23222
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMiller Lofts @ Plant Zero
500 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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Towers on Franklin
104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Foundry Apartments
946 Sledd StRichmond, VA 23220
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1710 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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3202-3206 Midlothian TpkeRichmond, VA 23224
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700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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520 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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1323 1/2 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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111-117 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Concord Northside
710 W Fells StRichmond, VA 23222
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 14The Oliver
908 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Mirage Manchester
1125 Commerce RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Biggs Building
900 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Masonry Apartments
2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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700 Everett StRichmond, VA 23224
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Franklin Street Apartments
311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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1603 Roane StRichmond, VA 23222
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1209 Hull Street- Dogtown
1209 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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Smokehouse Lofts
110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
1607 Brookfield St
RichmondVA23222
1608 Brookfield St
RichmondVA23222
507 W Grace St
RichmondVA23220
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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 | $1,385 | $995 | $2,415 |
| Capitol District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $823 | $2,900 |
| Capitol District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $939 | $4,540 |
| Capitol District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,188 | $810 | $3,800 |
| Capitol District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $710 | $5,859 |
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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 Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. Tobacco Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $851. Here are the most affordable Capitol District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | 3BR,2BA | $950 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| The Attain | Pocahontas | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol District, VA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol District area is the $0.62 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Capitol District apartment is the Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... Model at Townsend Square starting at $1,080 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 200 Minor Street Quad | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Mallard Greens | Make Your Move This June to Mallard Greens!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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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 $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol District?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol District is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Capitol District costs $2,160.
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 225 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 $500 which is $1,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol District.
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