
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carytown Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (160 Rentals)
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Eagle Mill Lofts

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The Residences of Westover Hills

1106 West Franklin St

1019 W Leigh St

1017 W Leigh St

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Villas at Cedarhurst

1411 Grove Avenue

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

1123-25-27 West Grace Street
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421 W Grace St, Unit 203

1903 Grayland Ave

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Coliseum Lofts

Southern Stove Lofts

The Foundry Apartments

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9 S Crenshaw Ave, Unit 9 S. Crenshaw Ave, Unit 9 S. Crenshaw Ave

1209 Wallace St

Iron House Apartments

Monroe Park Towers Apartments

Spectrum Apartments
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The Biggs Building

T and E Apartments

LIV Lakeview

Cookie Factory Lofts

517 N Harrison St

403 Cleveland St, Unit 6

501 W Grace St, Unit A

22 S Robinson St

Courtyard Lofts

Kent Road Village
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Cary Belvidere Apartments

Park Plaza @ Belvidere

9 S Brunswick St

The Collection of Historic Richmond

The Gallery Midtown Apartments

421 W Grace St

507 W Grace St, Unit C

421 W Grace St, Unit 101

301 Goshen St, Unit 2F

505 W Grace St, Unit APT B
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8 S Granby St

The 1805

Tapestry West

The Summit at Scotts Addition

The Preserve Scotts Addition

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The Carousel

Georgetown

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The Cooperage

1104 S Lombardy St

Soda Flats
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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 | $1,578 | $655 | $4,872 |
| Carytown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $820 | $5,810 |
| Carytown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $930 | $8,916 |
| Carytown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,393 | $810 | $3,800 |
| Carytown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $991 | $750 | $3,680 |
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Cheapest Available Carytown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carytown area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $950. Villas at Cedarhurst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,003. Here are the most affordable Carytown apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Studio 1 bath 531 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
| Monroe Park Towers Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2B/1B APT | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| T and E Apartments | A1 T&E | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Cary Belvidere Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carytown, VA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carytown area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Carytown apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $1,813 with a $1.30 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Altamont | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Studio 1 bath 531 sq. ft. | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
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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 Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Carytown costs $2,295.
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 125 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 $522 which is $1,773 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carytown.
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