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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimborazo Studio Apartments | $1,406 | $995 | $1,827 |
| Chimborazo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $800 | $2,949 |
| Chimborazo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $568 | $4,229 |
| Chimborazo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $819 | $3,066 |
| Chimborazo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $729 | $5,659 |
There are currently 203 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chimborazo Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Chimborazo area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Hudson priced from $568. 11 E Broad St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Chimborazo apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson | The Everett | 2BR,1BA | $568 |
| 11 E Broad St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Bainbridge | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| 1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| NOON Ingram | The Joplin - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| American Tobacco Collection | Edge-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chimborazo area is the $1.25 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Broadway Apartments in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,709. The second greatest value Chimborazo apartment is the Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... Model at Townsend Square starting at $1,080 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Main2525 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The James | JAMES-2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chimborazo is under $981.
The cheapest apartment in Chimborazo is 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Chimborazo costs $1,540.
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Cheap apartments in Chimborazo have an average cost of $729 which is $811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chimborazo.
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