Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (24 Rentals)

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Richmond Arts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Arts

115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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501-503 E Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

501-503 E Main St

501-503 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Hill Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill Building

114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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Linden Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Tower

116 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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207 N 3rd St
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207 N 3rd St

207 N 3rd StRichmond, VA 23219
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420 Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

420 Place

420 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
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City Center Richmond, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center Richmond area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Towers on Franklin priced from $949. 210 E Grace St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable City Center Richmond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers on FranklinRodneyStudio,1BA$949
210 E Grace St1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Revival Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
Landmark at Marshall BroadThe AdamsStudio,1BA$1,164
District Square Apartments1Bd15Ba5891BR,1BA$1,206

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center Richmond, VA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center Richmond area is the $1.31 price per square foot 308 E Leigh St Model at 308 E Leigh St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value City Center Richmond apartment is the Motif Gallery - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at The Mezzo Lofts starting at $1,725 with a $1.61 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
308 E Leigh St, Unit 1308 E Leigh St3BR,2BA$1.31
The Mezzo LoftsMotif Gallery - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.61
First National ApartmentsJefferson2BR,1BA$1.78
Miller and Rhoads Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Centennial Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.87
Hammond Lofts1021BR,1BA$1.96
Revival Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
209 E Main Stunit 212 2A1BR,1BA$1.92
210 E Grace St1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center Richmond, Richmond, VA

Ranked #97

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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®

82 / 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

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 $1,100 at 210 E Grace St.

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 $1,463 at Broadway Apartments.

What is the most affordable City Center Richmond Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center Richmond Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at District Square Apartments and starts from $1,940.

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