
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carytown Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (84 Rentals)
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1019 W Leigh St

1017 W Leigh St

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1130 W Grace St

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

22 S Robinson St

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Villas at Cedarhurst

The Residences of Westover Hills

Coliseum Lofts

Iron House Apartments
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Southern Stove Lofts

1209 Wallace St

Monroe Park Towers Apartments

Spectrum Apartments

The Biggs Building

1510 W. Broad Street

Cookie Factory Lofts

517 N Harrison St

Park Plaza @ Belvidere

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The Gallery Midtown Apartments

3510 Chamberlayne Ave

1123 Grove Ave

The Summit at Scotts Addition

Courtyard Lofts

Kent Road Village

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The Cooperage

Cary Belvidere Apartments

The Collection of Historic Richmond

1709 Colorado Ave
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3509 Park Ave

The 1805

3600 W Broad St

10 S Randolph St

Willow Oaks Apartments

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The Carousel

Georgetown

The Nest Scott's Addition

111 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

2711 W Grace St
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Circ Apartments

1 Scott's Addition

Soda Flats

The Ace

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3009 Ellwood Ave, Unit C

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3019 Ellwood Ave, Unit A

1707 Colorado Ave

1328 W Cary St

LIV Lakeview

Goshen Street
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Carytown, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carytown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carytown Studio Apartments | $1,718 | $995 | $4,642 |
| Carytown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $995 | $5,634 |
| Carytown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $945 | $5,814 |
| Carytown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,737 | $920 | $4,926 |
| Carytown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $800 | $5,994 |
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There are currently 84 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carytown Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Carytown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carytown area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $1,000. Villas at Cedarhurst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,053. Here are the most affordable Carytown apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 1 bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Studio 1 bath 531 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Coliseum Lofts | E2.2 | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,111 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | 1bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Monroe Park Towers Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carytown, VA
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carytown 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 Carytown apartment is the Clay Model at Courtyard Lofts starting at $1,880 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carytown 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 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Clay | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| South Arthur | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave | Kensington Place - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Altamont | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Willow Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | 2BD 1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Carytown, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carytown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carytown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carytown is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carytown?
The cheapest apartment in Carytown is Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Carytown costs $2,551.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carytown?
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 113 regular apartments in Carytown 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 Carytown?
Cheap apartments in Carytown have an average cost of $474 which is $2,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carytown.
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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
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Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

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