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

First National Apartments

City View Lofts

The Watkins at Shockoe

Trolley Lofts

Cary Belvidere Apartments

Park Plaza @ Belvidere

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River’s Edge at Manchester

18th Street Lofts
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Link Apartments® Manchester

Marshall Street Apartments

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The Edgar at Linden Row

Mutual on Main Apartments

507 W Grace St, Unit A

Miller and Rhoads Residences

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Hydro

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525 E Grace St, Unit 205

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525 E Grace St, Unit 203

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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III
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Cigar Lofts

1106 W Main St

Broadway Apartments

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One Canal Apartments

210 E Grace St

421 W Grace St, Unit 100

Cooper Lofts

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1020 W Franklin St, Unit 3

404 W Grace St, Unit 3
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110 E Cary St

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The Bakery

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209 E Main St

308 W Broad St

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525 E Grace St, Unit 102

1322 W Broad St

The Locks Tower

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The Locks

Eddy on the James

805W Lofts

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1 N 3rd St

Altitude on Main

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511 W Marshall St

1333 W Broad St, Unit 510, Unit 510

Grace & Monroe Apartments

10 N Harrison St

1144 W Grace St

306 E Broad St

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525 E Grace St, Unit 401

6 N 18th St
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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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 $1,042.
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 $890, 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
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Your Guide to Picking the Perfect Richmond Neighborhood for Student Renters
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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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