
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chimborazo Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (62 Rentals)
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The Masonry Apartments

1 S 5th St

1814 Williamsburg Rd

925 N 20th St

Van de Vyver

Hopper Lofts

Jefferson Townhouses

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1619 N 28th St
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Flats at 25th

Atrium on Broad Apartments

The Attain

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Townsend Square

927 N 20th St

District Square Apartments

Residences at the John Marshall

New Manchester Flats

Flats at 14th

2105 Phaup St
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The Shockoe Collection

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The Collection at American Tobacco Center

South Bank

Mortons Apartments

210 E Grace St

Shockoe Hill Senior Apartments 62 plus*

The Planet Apartments

The Richmond Dairy Apartments

The Carlisle

The Woodlands
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Hatcher Tobacco Flats

Jefferson Mews

Richmond Arts

Market Slip

Apartments At Kingsridge

Tracks at the Masonry

Bacon Retirement Community

The Rosa

416 E. Grace Street

701 Saint James Street Apartments
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12 E Main St

501-503 E Main St

Bowler Retirement Community

Carter Woods - 62 + Better Senior Community

Ashley Oaks Apartments

Beckstoffer's Mill Lofts

1822 Williamsburg Rd

Linden Tower

Market Villas

Tobacco Landing
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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 | $1,293 | $871 | $2,409 |
| Chimborazo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $770 | $2,400 |
| Chimborazo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $879 | $3,795 |
| Chimborazo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,378 | $759 | $3,200 |
| Chimborazo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $669 | $1,620 |
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There are currently 62 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. Hatcher Tobacco Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $933. 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 - D | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| The Masonry Apartments | Masonry TS-S1 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| 1619 N 28th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Atrium on Broad Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Hopper Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Cedar Broad | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| District Square Apartments | 1Bd15Ba674 | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chimborazo, VA
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chimborazo area is the $1.22 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Broadway Apartments in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,663. The second greatest value Chimborazo apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Creighton Renaissance Apartments starting at $1,891 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the East 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 | $1.22 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 10 Walnut Alley | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 209 E Main St | Unit 208A | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Mallard Greens | Home is Where The ?? Is...Now Leasing!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Shockoe Center | SCenter-A11 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Best Local Schools in Chimborazo, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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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 $1,054.
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 $2,444.
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 111 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 $454 which is $1,990 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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