
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carytown Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (141 Rentals)
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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301

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Villas at Cedarhurst

714 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit C

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

Eagle Mill Lofts

The Foundry Apartments

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The Residences of Westover Hills

The Biggs Building

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Cookie Factory Lofts

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Spectrum Apartments

Southern Stove Lofts

1510 W. Broad Street

403 Cleveland St

Willow Oaks Apartments

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2517 W Grace St

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1005 Grove Ave Apartments

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Todd Lofts

1322 W Broad St

1622 Grove Ave

2602 Grove

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The 1805

303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 8

Scotts Edge

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Coliseum Lofts

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The Carousel

1826 Thomas St

1005 W Franklin St

511 Ryland St

1 Scott's Addition

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The Cooperage
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2318 Herbert Hamlet Alley

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The Nest Scott's Addition

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3106 Patterson Ave

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3204 Stuart Ave, Unit B
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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 | $1,683 | $954 | $7,168 |
| Carytown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,031 | $9,290 |
| Carytown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $1,192 | $10,000+ |
| Carytown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $1,562 | $10,000+ |
| Carytown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $710 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 141 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 The Stables priced from $1,055. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Carytown apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Grace St 1120 | Grace St 1120 - 17 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Guardian Place Apartments | S1 Guardian Place 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Cary Belvidere Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carytown, VA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carytown area is the $0.58 price per square foot 1301 Idlewood Ave Model at 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $926. The second greatest value Carytown apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $710 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond 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. |
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| 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 | 1301 Idlewood Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 929 W Grace St, Unit second floor #2 | 929 W Grace St | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 2914 Idlewood Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Claiborne Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Willow Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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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 $1,335.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carytown?
The cheapest apartment in Carytown is The Stables which is listed at $1,055, while the average apartment in Carytown costs $2,276.
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 80 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 $354 which is $1,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carytown.
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