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City Center, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 $845. 2001 East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE LINDEN FLOOR PLAN - SUITE III3BR,1BA$845
2001 EastA31BR,1BA$925
District Square Apartments1Bd1Ba--5901BR,1BA$1,027

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, VA

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $1,877 with a $1.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
ConsolidatedOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
The BerkshirePark1BR,1BA$1.34
1710 East Franklin Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
Jefferson Townhouses2x12BR,1BA$1.63
Revival Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
The Mill At Manchester Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.72
Shockoe CommonsA21BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about City Center

What type of rentals are currently available in City Center?

There are currently 340 Apartments for Rent in City Center, VA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,982. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Center ranging from $670 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in City Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in City Center ranges from $670 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,186.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in City Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in City Center range from $845 to $3,049, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $2,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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