Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (179 Rentals) Page 2 of 4

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Richmond area of Richmond.

property at 417 Fritz St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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417 Fritz St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1123 Grove Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1123 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23220

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The Cooperage
$1,333 - $2,882
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$1,333 - $2,882

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$1,333 - $2,882
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The Cooperage

1650 Overbrook RdRichmond, VA 23220
Corporate Housing
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The Bakery
$1,350 - $2,400
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$1,350 - $2,400

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$1,350 - $2,400
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The Bakery

127 N 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 1607 Brookfield St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1607 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222
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The Locks
Rent Specials
$1,387 - $2,579
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$1,387 - $2,579

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$1,387 - $2,579
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The Locks

311 S 11th StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 1709 Colorado Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1709 Colorado Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 3509 Park Ave

$1,399

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$1,399

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$1,399

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 18

3509 Park Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 2806 Hawthorne Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2806 Hawthorne Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 500 Pelham Dr

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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500 Pelham Dr

RichmondVA23222
property at 3600 W Broad St

$1,440 - $2,250

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$1,440

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$1,440

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3600 W Broad St

RichmondVA23230
property at 10 S Randolph St

$1,425 - $1,440

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$1,440

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$1,440

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 5

10 S Randolph St

RichmondVA23220
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The Carousel
$1,442 - $2,712
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$1,442 - $2,712

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$1,442 - $2,712
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
Student Living
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property at 1611 Hickory St

$1,449

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$1,449

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$1,449

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1611 Hickory St

RichmondVA23222
property at 2711 W Grace St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 11

2711 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
property at 111 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 17

111 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

RichmondVA23220
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Circ Apartments
$1,460 - $4,475
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$1,460 - $4,475

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$1,460 - $4,475
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Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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3009 Ellwood Ave, Unit C
$1,495
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$1,495

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$1,495
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

3009 Ellwood Ave, Unit C

3009 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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3019 Ellwood Ave, Unit A
$1,495
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$1,495

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$1,495
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

3019 Ellwood Ave, Unit A

3019 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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property at 1707 Colorado Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1707 Colorado Ave

RichmondVA23220

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Richmond Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Richmond?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Richmond is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Richmond?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Richmond is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Downtown Richmond costs $2,199.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Richmond?

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 200 regular apartments in Downtown Richmond 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 Downtown Richmond?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Richmond have an average cost of $521 which is $1,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Richmond.

Expert Rental Resources

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Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

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Your Guide to Picking the Perfect Richmond Neighborhood for Student Renters

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.