Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottrell Farms Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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Falling Creek Apartments
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$966 - $1,614
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$891 - $1,539
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Falling Creek Apartments

2530 Marina DrRichmond, VA 23234
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Residence at Brookside
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$1,108 - $2,457
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$1,080 - $2,429
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$28

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$1,108 - $2,457
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Residence at Brookside

6540 Greenbank RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Crystal Lakes Apartments
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$1,137 - $2,402
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$1,110 - $2,375
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Crystal Lakes Apartments

3501 Meadowdale BlvdRichmond, VA 23234
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Rock Creek
$1,208 - $1,492
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$1,202 - $1,486
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 26

Rock Creek

2830 Broad Rock BlvdRichmond, VA 23224
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Meadow Creek Apartments
$1,210 - $1,510
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$1,050 - $1,350
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$160

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$1,210 - $1,510
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Meadow Creek Apartments

5316 Hull Street RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Chesterfield Flats
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$1,284 - $1,699
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$1,269 - $1,684
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Chesterfield Flats

6300 Pewter AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Belmont Hills Apartments
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$1,477 - $2,407
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$1,445 - $2,375
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Belmont Hills Apartments

4037 Lamplighter DrRichmond, VA 23234
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Woodbriar Apartments
$1,351
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$1,345
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Woodbriar Apartments

621 Warwick Village DrRichmond, VA 23224
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Southwood Apartments
$1,560 - $2,010
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$1,305 - $1,755
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$255

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$1,560 - $2,010
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Southwood Apartments

1200 Southwood PkyRichmond, VA 23224
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Lafayette Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Gardens

2219 Ruffin RdRichmond, VA 23234
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Foxwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Foxwood

5000-5006 Snead RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Oakwood
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood

5002 Alan DrRichmond, VA 23234

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Kingswood Cove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Cove

6424 Elkhardt RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Forest Creek SR
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Creek SR

3501 Forest Haven DrRichmond, VA 23234
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property at 4066 Walmsley Blvd

$2,095

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$2,095

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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4066 Walmsley Blvd

RichmondVA23234
property at 4120 Grantlake Rd

$2,225

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$2,225

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4120 Grantlake Rd

RichmondVA23234
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Meadowbrook Apartments
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$1,200 - $2,150
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$1,200 - $2,150

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Meadowbrook Apartments

5313 Markview LnMeadowbrook, VA 23234
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6533 S Beulah Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

6533 S Beulah Rd

6533 S Beulah RdNorth Chesterfield, VA 23237
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Treetop Condominiums
2 Bedroom Apartments

Treetop Condominiums

5202-5232 Castlewood RdNorth Chesterfield, VA 23234

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Cottrell Farms, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottrell Farms Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottrell Farms area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Townhouses of Chesterfield II priced from $809. Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Cottrell Farms apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIMagnoliaStudio,1BA$809
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
6533 S Beulah RdBeulah Apartments1BR,1BA$895
Falling Creek Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$966
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,149
Remuda Crossing & Heritage Pointe ApartmentsGarden2BR,1BA$1,195
La Villa1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,195
Meadowbrook Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottrell Farms, VA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottrell Farms area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Overlook at Falling Creek Apartment Homes in the in the Cascade Creek neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Cottrell Farms apartment is the 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments starting at $1,401 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottrell Farms apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overlook at Falling Creek Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$1.44
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.32
South Pointe LandingTwo Bedroom 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1.50
Townhouses Of ChesterfieldPine2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Treetop Condominiums2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.46
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B3809 McGuire Dr2BR,1BA$1.33
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Cottrell Farms, Richmond, VA

Ranked #135

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottrell Farms Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottrell Farms?

The cheapest apartment in Cottrell Farms is Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Cottrell Farms costs $2,075.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottrell Farms?

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 20 regular apartments in Cottrell Farms 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 Cottrell Farms?

Cheap apartments in Cottrell Farms have an average cost of $145 which is $1,930 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottrell Farms.

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