Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Office Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (57 Rentals)

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Richmond Arts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Arts

115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Jernigin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jernigin Hall

314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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Market Slip
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Market Slip

2 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Rosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosa

744 N 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
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1000 Porter St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, VA 23224
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501-503 E Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

501-503 E Main St

501-503 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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1200 SEMMES Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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The Hill Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill Building

114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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Linden Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Tower

116 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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1820 E Broad St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1820 E Broad St

1820 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223

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1 West Cary
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 West Cary

106 S Foushee StRichmond, VA 23220
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Old Stone Row
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Old Stone Row

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Engine at The Masonry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Engine at The Masonry

2026 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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Pine Court Apartments III
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court Apartments III

723-725 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court I

707 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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Pine Court II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court II

611 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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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 Studio unit found at Van de Vyver priced from $998. Dogtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Central Office apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Attain ShockoeCapitolStudio,1BA$1,043
Cedar BroadA2b1BR,1BA$1,045
Old Stone RowOS A101BR,1BA$1,055
Smokehouse Lofts1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,060
210 E Grace St1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Office, VA

As of August 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Office area is the $1.31 price per square foot 308 E Leigh St Model at 308 E Leigh St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Central Office apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $2,033 with a $1.45 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.
308 E Leigh St, Unit 1308 E Leigh St3BR,2BA$1.31
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.45
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 2 BedsStudio ,1BA$1.31
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
The Mezzo LoftsMotif Gallery - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
The Railyard Flats2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.50
The BerkshireMonroe1BR,1BA$1.26
The Corner Lofts - 1321 E. Main St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.39
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Office, Richmond, VA

Ranked #29

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,111.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Office is Dogtown Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Central Office costs $2,074.

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 135 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 $512 which is $1,562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Office.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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