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Chesterfield Apartments
900 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (40 Rentals)
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$864 - $2,037Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2001 East
2001 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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Towers on Franklin
104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Masonry Apartments
2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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$998 - $1,342Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Van de Vyver
713 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Mortons Apartments
213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Berkshire
300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Attain Shockoe
1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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The Edison Apartments
700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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115 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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1816 E Franklin St
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The Oliver
908 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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The Shockoe Collection
104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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401 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III
1901-1927 E Main 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 | $1,221 | $864 | $2,018 |
| City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $958 | $10,000+ |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $1,165 | $3,650 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $807 | $3,400 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $1,150 | $5,949 |
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Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Richmond, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at Chesterfield Apartments priced from $807. The Masonry Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Apartments | THE MULBERRY FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II | 3BR,1BA | $807 |
| The Masonry Apartments | Masonry BF-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Mortons Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
| Attain Shockoe | Pocahontas | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| The Oliver | The Virginia | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| 210 E Grace St | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Grace & Monroe Apartments | Studio - 505 | Studio,1BA | $1,114 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, VA
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.42 price per square foot 715 W Clay St Model at 715 W Clay St, Unit B in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $699 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 715 W Clay St, Unit B | 715 W Clay St | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 2 Beds | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Berkshire | Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Iron House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with Office | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Consolidated | CO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Miller and Rhoads Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 121 W Broad St | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 19039 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Smokehouse Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
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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 $1,114.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?
The cheapest apartment in City Center is The Masonry Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in City Center costs $1,986.
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 214 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 $607 which is $1,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.
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