
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the City Center Richmond area of Richmond.


210 E Grace St

District Square Apartments

Shockoe Commons

Towers on Franklin
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The Mezzo Lofts

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Revival Apartments

The Penny at Jackson Ward

The Shockoe Collection
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Residences at the John Marshall

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312 N 2nd St
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204 W Broad St
City Center Richmond, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 | $1,133 | $850 | $2,613 |
City Center Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $1,060 | $3,486 |
City Center Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $1,388 | $7,268 |
City Center Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $2,065 | $3,049 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 The Mezzo Lofts priced from $1,070. Shockoe Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. 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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The Mezzo Lofts | Mosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Shockoe Commons | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Towers on Franklin | Cary | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
The Edison Apartments | 1XA | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
Revival Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Richmond, VA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center Richmond area is the $1.80 price per square foot B2 Model at Shockoe Commons in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value City Center Richmond apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Miller and Rhoads Residences starting at $1,733 with a $1.75 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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Shockoe Commons | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Miller and Rhoads Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Exchange Place | Exchange Place Unit 110 | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Broadway Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Residences at the John Marshall | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Hammond Lofts | 202 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
Revival Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
209 E Main St | unit 212 2A | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
The Mezzo Lofts | Mosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
1 N 3rd St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCity Center Richmond, Richmond, VA
Ranked #94
Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the City Center Richmond Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Richmond Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center Richmond?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center Richmond is at The Edison Apartments listed at $1,141.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Richmond Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Richmond Apartment is $1,070 at The Mezzo Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Richmond Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center Richmond is starting from $1,388 at District Square Apartments.
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