Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creighton Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (121 Rentals)

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property at 923 N 20th St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

923 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 927 N 20th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 3 N 18th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 N 18th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 1007 N 25th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 N 25th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 2420 Barton Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2420 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 3528 E Richmond Rd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3528 E Richmond Rd

RichmondVA23223

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property at 3119 4th Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3119 4th Ave

RichmondVA23222
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The Trail Lofts
$1,230 - $2,552
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$1,230 - $2,552

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$1,230 - $2,552
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 11

The Trail Lofts

12 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Shockoe Collection
$1,249 - $2,549
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$1,099 - $2,399
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$150

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$1,249 - $2,549
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shockoe Collection

104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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The Villas of Oakwood
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$1,249 - $1,424
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$1,249 - $1,424

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The Villas of Oakwood

3508 E Richmond RdRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 1731 E Main St

$1,250 - $1,595

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$1,250

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1731 E Main St

RichmondVA23223
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Pointe at River City
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$1,253 - $1,474
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$1,253 - $1,474

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Pointe at River City

11 N Laburnum AveRichmond, VA 23223
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LOFTY APARTMENTS
$1,255 - $1,780
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$1,175 - $1,700
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$80

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$1,255 - $1,780
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 15

LOFTY APARTMENTS

3618 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,290 - $1,861
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$1,199 - $1,770
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 104 Poe St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 27

104 Poe St

RichmondVA23222
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Smokehouse Lofts
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$1,295
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$1,295

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$1,295
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Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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Hydro
$1,328 - $3,218
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$1,328 - $3,218

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$1,328 - $3,218
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Hydro

101 Manchester RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Creighton, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 $897. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
American Tobacco CollectionATC-A31BR,1BA$897
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$926
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$946
New Manchester FlatsThe Everett3BR,2BA$950
The Hill BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$995
2201-2231 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
1822 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
Kings Point Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,030
Green Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,037
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 StudioStudio,1BA$1,068

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creighton, VA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creighton area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 Model at 10 Walnut Alley in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,555. The second greatest value Creighton apartment is the Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... Model at Townsend Square starting at $1,080 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creighton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10 Walnut Alley2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 300042BR,2BA$1.24
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
Glenns at Millers LaneThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.47
200 Minor Street Quad3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.18
ConsolidatedCO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Mallard GreensMake Your Move to Mallard Greens Townhomes Today!!2BR,1BA$1.33
1822 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.24
1901-1915 Whitcomb2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 190972BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Creighton, Richmond, VA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Richmond, Virginia. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,068.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creighton?

The cheapest apartment in Creighton is American Tobacco Collection which is listed at $897, while the average apartment in Creighton costs $1,969.

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 88 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 $508 which is $1,461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creighton.

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