
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chimborazo Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (185 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Chimborazo area of Richmond.


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Creighton Renaissance Apartments

New Manchester Flats

District Square Apartments

The Hill Building

Mortons Apartments

1822 Williamsburg Rd

1700 Carlisle Ave

2104 Phaup St

Hopper Lofts
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Van de Vyver

Jefferson Townhouses

Flats at 25th

Residences at the John Marshall

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Townsend Square

927 N 20th St

1319 Minefee St

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The Masonry Apartments

The Corner Lofts

The Edison Apartments
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114 Virginia St

1009 N 25th St

Flats at 14th

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

Glenwood Ridge Apartments

NOON Ingram

American Tobacco Collection

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

American Heritage Apartments

Atrium on Broad
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Mutual on Main Apartments

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The Villas of Oakwood

The Mirage Manchester

The Oliver

The Attain

Centennial Terrace

Spur Line Lofts

Railyard Flats

1007 N 25th St

Marshall Street Apartments
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The Cove Apartments

Main2525

Smokehouse Lofts

Shockoe Valley View

1100-1106 Hull St

3 N 18th St

1710 Lofts

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Deco at CNB

Revival

Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage
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Chimborazo, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chimborazo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimborazo Studio Apartments | $1,321 | $984 | $2,490 |
| Chimborazo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $700 | $2,400 |
| Chimborazo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $899 | $4,235 |
| Chimborazo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $779 | $3,059 |
| Chimborazo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,174 | $729 | $1,620 |
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There are currently 185 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chimborazo Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Chimborazo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chimborazo area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Creighton Renaissance Apartments priced from $770. 2001 East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Chimborazo apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - C | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| 2001 East | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | 3BR,2BA | $950 |
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Hopper Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chimborazo, VA
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chimborazo 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 Chimborazo 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 Chimborazo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 110 E Cary St | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chimborazo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chimborazo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chimborazo is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chimborazo?
The cheapest apartment in Chimborazo is Creighton Renaissance Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Chimborazo costs $2,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chimborazo?
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 110 regular apartments in Chimborazo 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 Chimborazo?
Cheap apartments in Chimborazo have an average cost of $411 which is $2,039 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chimborazo.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
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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