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114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (59 Rentals)
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209 E Main St
209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Towers on Franklin
104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAtrium on Broad Apartments
115 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Mezzo Lofts
17 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 17District Square Apartments
111-117 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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116 N 3rd StRichmond, VA 23219
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213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowResidences at the John Marshall
101 N 5th StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Shockoe Collection
104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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Deco at CNB
219 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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823 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 25The Penny at Jackson Ward
2 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 18Marshall Street Apartments
220 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23219
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Residences at Richmond Trust
629 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
308 W Broad St
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The Edgar at Linden Row
114 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 2Mutual on Main Apartments
909 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCentennial Terrace
507 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Locks
311 S 11th StRichmond, VA 23219
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now210 E Grace St
206-212 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
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One Canal Apartments
108 S 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBroadway Apartments
312 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
7 E Franklin St
RichmondVA23219
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1Altitude on Main
801 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 N 3rd St
300 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMiller and Rhoads Residences
230 N 6th StRichmond, VA 23219
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11 S 2nd St
11 S 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Locks Tower
1001 E Byrd StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCapitol Lofts
1001 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 1
16 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
112 E Clay St, Unit 112 E Clay St Apt 3C
112 E Clay St
RichmondVA23219
301 Virginia St, Unit 612
301 Virginia St
RichmondVA23219
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Richmond Arts
115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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201 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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501-503 E Main St
501-503 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Linden Tower
116 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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Shockoe Commons
1209-1211 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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Shockoe Collection
1206 Shockoe LnRichmond, VA 23219
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The Jackson on Broad
20-22 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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207 N 3rd St
207 N 3rd StRichmond, VA 23219
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Landmark at Marshall Broad
5 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23219
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420 Place
420 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
123 E Broad St
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Hammond Lofts
109 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Jewelry Building
119-123 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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8th and Main - All Utilities Included
800 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Exchange Place
1309-1317 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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12 E Main St
12 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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523 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center Richmond?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| City Center Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,430 | $995 | $1,972 |
| City Center Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,100 | $2,460 |
| City Center Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $1,325 | $4,610 |
| City Center Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,438 | $1,900 | $2,950 |
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Cheapest Available City Center Richmond Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center Richmond area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Atrium on Broad Apartments priced from $1,149. The Mezzo Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,168. Here are the most affordable City Center Richmond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Atrium on Broad Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| The Mezzo Lofts | Mosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| Revival | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 464sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Residences at the John Marshall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| The Shockoe Collection | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| The Hill Building | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Residences at Richmond Trust | Ellwood | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Edgar at Linden Row | The Dream | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
| Shockoe Collection | B3 - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,359 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Richmond, VA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center Richmond area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Penthouse Model at The Locks Tower in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $3,444. The second greatest value City Center Richmond apartment is the B9 Model at Capitol Lofts starting at $1,735 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Locks Tower | 2 Bedroom Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Capitol Lofts | B9 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 209 E Main St | Unit 208 1A | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 210 E Grace St | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Shockoe Collection | B3 - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Edgar at Linden Row | The Dream | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Hill Building | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Revival | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 464sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Richmond Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in City Center Richmond?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center Richmond is under $1,359.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center Richmond?
The cheapest apartment in City Center Richmond is Atrium on Broad Apartments which is listed at $1,149, while the average apartment in City Center Richmond costs $2,425.
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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 19 regular apartments in City Center Richmond that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
Written by: Richard Corrigan
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