
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (187 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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Cary Belvidere Apartments

Residences at the John Marshall

Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage

421 W Grace St

1710 Lofts

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

421 W Grace St

Link Apartments® Manchester

308 W Broad St
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7 East Franklin

505 W Grace St, Unit APT B

The Penny at Jackson Ward

First National Apartments

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Main2525

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The Hues at City View

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South Falls Tower

511 Ryland St
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1005 W Franklin St

210 E Grace St

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River’s Edge at Manchester

Terraces at Manchester

1707 E Main St

Cooper Lofts

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Hydro

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17 N 17th St, Unit B

17 1/2 N 17th St

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Coliseum Lofts
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319 N 2nd St, Unit B

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The Locks

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The Bakery

1322 W Broad St

Eddy on the James

Mutual on Main Apartments

Miller and Rhoads Residences

1123-25-27 West Grace Street

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505 W Grace St, Unit A

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1 N 3rd St

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11 S 2nd St

1144 W Grace St

The Locks Tower

215 E Grace St

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Harper's Flats

10 N Harrison St

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805W Lofts

709 Idlewood Ave
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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 | $1,275 | $995 | $1,827 |
| City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $999 | $2,750 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $1,206 | $4,315 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $810 | $2,869 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,046 | $710 | $5,859 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 187 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 $1,164.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center?
The cheapest apartment in City Center is American Tobacco Collection which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in City Center costs $1,969.
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 117 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 $548 which is $1,421 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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