Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Office Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,300 (15 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Central Office area of Richmond.

property at 815 Porter St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 10

815 Porter St

RichmondVA23224

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property at 516 N 3rd St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

516 N 3rd St

RichmondVA23219
property at 800 W Cary St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 10

800 W Cary St

RichmondVA23284
property at 1020 Porter St

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1020 Porter St, Unit 104, Unit 104

1020 Porter St
RichmondVA23224
property at 1020 Porter St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1020 Porter St

RichmondVA23224

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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 American Tobacco Collection priced from $890. Hatcher Tobacco Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $933. Here are the most affordable Central Office apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
American Tobacco CollectionDill-A11BR,1BA$890
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
The AttainCapitolStudio,1BA$944
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Hill BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Office, VA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Office area is the $1.00 price per square foot Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,296. The second greatest value Central Office apartment is the 2 Beds 1 Bath Model at 110 E Cary St starting at $1,500 with a $1.26 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.
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.00
110 E Cary St2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.27
209 E Main StUnit 208A2BR,1BA$1.36
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.20
210 E Grace St2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$1.40

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Central Office, Richmond, VA

Ranked #25

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Office

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Office?

There are currently 346 Apartments for Rent in Central Office, VA with pricing that ranges from $856 to $4,269. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Office ranging from $1,300 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Office?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Office ranges from $1,300 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,545.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Office?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Office range from $895 to $3,509, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Richard Corrigan

Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

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