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1901 Whitcomb StRichmond, VA 23223
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110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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212 W 7th StRichmond, VA 23224
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713 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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1001 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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220 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23219
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2 S 25th StRichmond, VA 23223
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111-117 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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507 W Grace St, Unit A
507 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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American Tobacco Collection
119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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908 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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17 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
1106 W Main St
RichmondVA23220
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312 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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206-212 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
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1904 Cedar StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,4502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
421 W Grace St, Unit 100
421 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1Hampton Park Apartments
1123-1127 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Masonry Apartments
2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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815 Perry StRichmond, VA 23224
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 11106 West Franklin St
1106 Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,4952 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
404 W Grace St, Unit 3
404 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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1020 W Franklin St, Unit 3
1020 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 W CaryRichmond, VA 23220
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1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now110 E Cary St
110 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23219
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209 E Main St
209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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525 E Grace St, Unit 102
525 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability1322 W Broad St
1322 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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411-611 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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520 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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500 N 18th StRichmond, VA 23223
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219 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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511 W Marshall St
511 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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900 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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800 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
1333 W Broad St, Unit 510, Unit 510
1333 W Broad St
RichmondVA23220
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901 McDonough StRichmond, VA 23224
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15Grace & Monroe Apartments
401 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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16 N 22Nd StRichmond, VA 23223
306 E Broad St
RichmondVA23219
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1710 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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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 | $1,228 | $941 | $2,490 |
| City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $917 | $3,394 |
City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,195 | $4,269 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $895 | $3,055 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,045 | $800 | $1,620 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in City Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center is under $1,042.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?
The cheapest apartment in City Center is 1901-1915 Whitcomb which is listed at $1,180, while the average apartment in City Center costs $2,049.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center?
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 176 regular apartments in City Center 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 City Center?
Cheap apartments in City Center have an average cost of $640 which is $1,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.
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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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Written by: Richard Corrigan
Richmond isn't always thought of as a college town, but there are actually several major colleges and universities here. One thing Richmond does get credit for—and rightfully so—is being a very neighborhood-friendly city.
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