
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creighton Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (103 Rentals)
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1204 N 20th St, Unit Apt 1

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1204 N 20th St, Unit Apt 2

2603 5th Ave, Unit 6

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Creighton Renaissance Apartments

The Hill Building

2104 Phaup St, Unit D

1822 Williamsburg Rd, Unit 2

1700 Carlisle Ave, Unit 27

New Manchester Flats
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Jefferson Townhouses

2508 North Ave

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The Masonry Apartments

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American Tobacco Collection

Flats at 25th

Kings Point Apartments

Green Park Apartments

The Attain

927 N 20th St

Linden at Highland Park
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Flats at 14th

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Townsend Square

Honey Brook

3013 2nd Ave, Unit B

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

Glenwood Ridge Apartments

2400 Barton Ave

The Corner Lofts

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The Villas of Oakwood

The Oliver
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1901-1915 Whitcomb

Pointe at River City

Smokehouse Lofts

219 N 19th St, Unit 33

1007 N 25th St

Shockoe Valley View

3 N 18th St

Lawndale Farms

1710 Lofts

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The Trail Lofts
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Railyard Flats

Cigar Lofts

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The Shockoe Collection

2420 Barton Ave

1731 E Main St

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Pohlig Box Factory Apartments

3119 4th Ave

1708 Carlisle Ave

200 Minor St, Unit A

2911 3rd Ave
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Creighton, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Creighton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton Studio Apartments | $1,310 | $995 | $2,300 |
| Creighton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $700 | $2,400 |
| Creighton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $995 | $2,504 |
| Creighton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $1,295 | $2,750 |
| Creighton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Creighton Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Creighton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Creighton area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at American Tobacco Collection priced from $890. Creighton Renaissance Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $926. Here are the most affordable Creighton apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Tobacco Collection | Dill-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Dill Building | Dill-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,021 |
| Market Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 41287 | 1BR,1BA | $1,021 |
| Kings Point Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creighton, VA
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creighton area is the $1.35 price per square foot 1205 N 34th St Model at 1205 N 34th St in the in the East neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Creighton apartment is the Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II starting at $1,203 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creighton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1205 N 34th St | 1205 N 34th St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 10 Walnut Alley | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Consolidated | CO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Mallard Greens | Your Next Chapter Starts at Mallard Greens!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creighton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Creighton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Creighton is under $1,030.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creighton?
The cheapest apartment in Creighton is Creighton Renaissance Apartments which is listed at $926, while the average apartment in Creighton costs $2,049.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Creighton?
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 78 regular apartments in Creighton 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 Creighton?
Cheap apartments in Creighton have an average cost of $586 which is $1,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creighton.
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