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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol District Studio Apartments | $1,334 | $844 | $2,409 |
| Capitol District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $770 | $2,840 |
| Capitol District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $879 | $4,515 |
| Capitol District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $759 | $3,800 |
| Capitol District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,035 | $689 | $1,620 |
There are currently 178 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capitol District Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe 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. Hatcher Tobacco Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $933. Here are the most affordable Capitol District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Towers on Franklin | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 1 bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 1619 N 28th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol District area is the $0.54 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Capitol District apartment is the 2 Beds 1 Bath Model at 110 E Cary St starting at $1,600 with a $1.35 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| 110 E Cary St | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Ascend RVA Student Living | 3X3 | 3BR,3BA | $1.03 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 209 E Main St | Unit 208A | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 36031 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Mallard Greens | Home is Where The ?? Is...Now Leasing!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol District is under $1,000.
The cheapest apartment in Capitol District is Creighton Renaissance Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Capitol District costs $2,330.
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 228 regular apartments in Capitol District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Capitol District have an average cost of $497 which is $1,833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol District.
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