Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Office Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $643 (186 Rentals)

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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,016 - $1,861
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$925 - $1,770
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Smokehouse Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,095 - $1,195
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$1,095 - $1,195
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$1,095 - $1,195
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Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 217 E Grace St

$1,095 - $1,295

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$1,095
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$1,095

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217 E Grace St

RichmondVA23219
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209 E Main St
$1,100 - $1,700
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$1,100 - $1,700
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209 E Main St

209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Towers on Franklin
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$1,135 - $2,139
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$990 - $1,994
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$145
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$1,135 - $2,139
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Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 308 W Broad St

$1,175

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$1,175
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$1,175

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308 W Broad St

RichmondVA23220
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311 W. Franklin
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$1,195 - $1,695
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$1,195 - $1,695
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$1,195 - $1,695
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311 W. Franklin

311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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2000 Riverside Apartments
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$1,200 - $1,953
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$1,200 - $1,953
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$1,200 - $1,953
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2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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The Shockoe Collection
$1,249 - $2,549
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$1,099 - $2,399
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$150
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$1,249 - $2,549
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shockoe Collection

104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 1005 W Franklin St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

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1005 W Franklin St

RichmondVA23220
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Residences at Richmond Trust
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$1,313 - $2,171
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$1,307 - $2,165
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$6
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$1,313 - $2,171
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Residences at Richmond Trust

629 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Deco at CNB
$1,336 - $2,104
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$1,330 - $2,098
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$1,336 - $2,104
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Deco at CNB

219 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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Central Office, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 11 E Broad St priced from $749. Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Central Office apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIStudioStudio,1BA$900
American Tobacco CollectionEdge-A21BR,1BA$977
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,009
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
The Jackson on Broad0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 77116Studio,1BA$1,050
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 StudioStudio,1BA$1,074
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Office, VA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Office area is the $1.39 price per square foot Broad St W 200 - 202 Model at Broad St W 200 in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Central Office apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $2,014 with a $1.44 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broad St W 200Broad St W 200 - 2023BR,2BA$1.39
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.44
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
The Mezzo LoftsMural Gallery - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Main25251BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29
ConsolidatedCO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Marshall Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft1BR,1BA$1.25
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
The BerkshireCatherine1BR,1BA$1.52

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Central Office, Richmond, VA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Virginia including Central Office, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,090.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Office?

The cheapest apartment in Central Office is 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Central Office costs $1,595.

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 158 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 $536 which is $1,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Office.

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