Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Richmond, VA Under $1,200 (74 Rentals)

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Smokehouse Lofts
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$1,195
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$1,195

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Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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Franklin Street Apartments
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$1,195 - $1,495
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$1,195 - $1,495

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$1,195 - $1,495
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Franklin Street Apartments

311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Towers on Franklin
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$1,135 - $2,139
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$990 - $1,994
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$145

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$1,135 - $2,139
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Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,186 - $1,861
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$1,095 - $1,770
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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209 E Main St
$1,100 - $1,700
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$1,100 - $1,700

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209 E Main St

209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,187

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$1,175
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17 W Main St

RichmondVA23220
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$995

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3 N 18th St

RichmondVA23223
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Cameron Kinney
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cameron Kinney

2500 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223

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Grace St 1120
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grace St 1120

1120 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court Apartments III
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court Apartments III

723-725 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Lofts at Franklin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts at Franklin

1806-1816 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Haxall View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haxall View

2101 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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Shockoe Creek Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shockoe Creek Apartments

1407-1411 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23219
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American Cigar
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

American Cigar

2300 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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1901-1915 Whitcomb
2 Bedroom Apartments

1901-1915 Whitcomb

1901 Whitcomb StRichmond, VA 23223
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207 N 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

207 N 3rd St

207 N 3rd StRichmond, VA 23219
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One West Jackson Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

One West Jackson Apartments

1-27 W Jackson StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Jackson on Broad
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jackson on Broad

20-22 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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Old Stone Row
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Old Stone Row

2005 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Pine Court I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court I

707 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court II

611 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Commons

15 E 2nd StRichmond, VA 23224
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Engine at The Masonry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Engine at The Masonry

2026 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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City Center, Richmond, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about City Center

How much are Studio apartments in City Center?

There are currently 125 Studio Apartments in City Center with rent ranges from $995 to $1,827 with an average price of $1,275.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom City Center Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in City Center ranges from $999 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,500.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in City Center range from $1,206 to $4,315. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,895.

How expensive are City Center Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 69 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in City Center on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $810 to $2,869 - averaging $1,941 for the location.

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