
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Office Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (178 Rentals)
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Belle Summit

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American Tobacco Collection

The Corner Lofts

The Hill Building

Van de Vyver

Jefferson Townhouses

The Attain

The Berkshire

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The Masonry Apartments
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Residences at the John Marshall

Flats at 14th

501 W Grace St

1106 W Main St

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209 E Main St

The Mezzo Lofts

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

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Towers on Franklin

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

Grace & Monroe Apartments
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Atrium on Broad Apartments

3 N 18th St

Monroe Park Towers Apartments

1100 Hull Street Apartments

The Oliver

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17 W Main St

Capitol Lofts

District Square Apartments

South Bank

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Smokehouse Lofts
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311 W Franklin St

Shockoe Valley View

1710 Lofts

Mortons Apartments

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River’s Edge at Manchester

Railyard Flats

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2000 Riverside Apartments

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The Trail Lofts

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The Shockoe Collection

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown
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The Current

The Overlook at City View

1731 E Main St

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Pohlig Box Factory Apartments

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Deco at CNB

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Hydro

Poythress Apartments

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

The Penny at Jackson Ward

First National Apartments
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Central Office, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Office?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Office Studio Apartments | $1,363 | $995 | $2,177 |
| Central Office 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $856 | $2,787 |
| Central Office 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,020 | $4,610 |
| Central Office 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $810 | $3,207 |
| Central Office 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $1,150 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 178 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Office Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Central Office Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Office area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at American Tobacco Collection priced from $897. The Corner Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Central Office apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Tobacco Collection | ATC-A3 | 1BR,1BA | $897 |
| The Corner Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 44186 | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| The Attain | Bellevue | 1BR,1BA | $1,021 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,063 |
| The Masonry Apartments | Masonry TS-A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,066 |
| Residences at the John Marshall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
| Flats at 14th | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 31684 | Studio,1BA | $1,081 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 19079 | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Office, VA
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Office area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Penthouse Model at The Locks Tower in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value Central Office apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $1,862 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Office apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locks Tower | 2 Bedroom Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 10 Walnut Alley | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 209 E Main St | Unit 208 1A | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 210 E Grace St | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Shockoe Collection | B3 - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Office Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Office?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Office is under $1,085.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Office?
The cheapest apartment in Central Office is American Tobacco Collection which is listed at $897, while the average apartment in Central Office costs $2,360.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Office?
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 114 regular apartments in Central Office 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 Central Office?
Cheap apartments in Central Office have an average cost of $502 which is $1,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Office.
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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
Written by: Richard Corrigan
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Your Guide to Picking the Perfect Richmond Neighborhood for Student Renters
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