
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Richmond, VA (227 Rentals)


Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage

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River’s Edge at Manchester

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American Tobacco Center

The Attain

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Deco at CNB

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Overview

Miller and Rhoads Residences

Shockoe Valley View

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The Loop at Midtown

The Watkins at Shockoe

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Residences at Richmond Trust

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The Trail Lofts

Cary Belvidere Apartments

Flats at 14th

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

Park Plaza @ Belvidere

The Square

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Residences at the John Marshall

Mutual on Main Apartments

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Coliseum Lofts

Main2525

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The Mill at Manchester Lofts

American Heritage Apartments

The Penny at Jackson Ward

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South Falls Tower
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The Oliver

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Hydro

The Locks Tower

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The Shockoe Collection

First National Apartments

City View Lofts

T and E Apartments

The Biggs Building

Smokehouse Lofts

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The Locks
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Terraces at Manchester

The Edison Apartments

Eddy on the James

Centennial Terrace

The Hill Building

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Towers on Franklin

Jefferson Townhouses

18th Street Lofts

Revival

Cigar Lofts
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City Center, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Studio Apartments | $1,257 | $984 | $2,490 |
City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $990 | $3,271 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $1,195 | $4,257 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $895 | $3,055 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $800 | $3,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 227 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Largest Available City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the City Center area of Richmond, VA is found at The Berkshire and is listed at 1,200 square feet priced from $1,592. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Berkshire | Clay | 1,200 Sq Ft | $1,592 |
| River Lofts at Tobacco Row | CA-BB One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1,200 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| Miller and Rhoads Residences | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1,192 Sq Ft | $1,548 |
| Main2525 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1,066 Sq Ft | $1,425 |
| Consolidated | CO-K One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1,035 Sq Ft | $1,465 |
| River’s Edge at Manchester | Wave | 984 Sq Ft | $1,590 |
| Shockoe Commons | SCommons-A7 | 948 Sq Ft | $1,279 |
| 805W Lofts | A5 | 896 Sq Ft | $1,950 |
| Residences at the John Marshall | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 612 Sq Ft | $1,234 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 512 Sq Ft | $1,296 |
Cheapest Available City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit City Center of Richmond, VA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $995 at Mortons Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in City Center is currently $1,474. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $995 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | $1,000 |
| Dill Building | Dill-A1 | $1,012 |
| Market Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 41287 | $1,021 |
| District Square Apartments | 1Bd15Ba553 | $1,026 |
| Shockoe Commons | SCommons-A2 | $1,043 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,055 |
| The Masonry Apartments | Masonry TS-A3 | $1,091 |
| The Hill Building | 1BD/1BA | $1,095 |
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom City Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in City Center with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in City Center is at Mortons Apartments listed at $995.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom City Center Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Center is $1,474.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in City Center is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $1,592 at The Berkshire.
What is the average size for City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in City Center is currently 676 sq ft.
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