
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA (145 Rentals)


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The Bakery

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American Tobacco Collection

The Attain

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Overview

Shockoe Valley View

The Watkins at Shockoe

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The Trail Lofts

Flats at 14th

River Lofts at Tobacco Row
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The Oliver

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The Waterford At Rocketts Landing

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Cigar Lofts

The Corner Lofts

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Pohlig Box Factory Apartments

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Shiplock Views

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East 51 At Rocketts Landing

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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

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The Masonry Apartments

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Creighton Renaissance Apartments

1710 Lofts

Cooper Lofts

Oliver Crossing

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Darby House

Flats at 25th

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2514 Q St

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2308 Venable St

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East, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Studio Apartments | $1,258 | $941 | $2,490 |
East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $700 | $2,400 |
| East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $835 | $2,395 |
| East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $950 | $2,750 |
| East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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There are currently 145 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Largest Available East 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the East area of Richmond, VA is found at River Lofts at Tobacco Row and is listed at 1,200 square feet priced from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Lofts at Tobacco Row | CA-BB One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1,200 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| Main2525 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1,066 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
| Consolidated | CO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1,035 Sq Ft | $1,465 |
| American Tobacco Collection | SCommons-A7 | 948 Sq Ft | $1,315 |
| Shockoe Commons | SCommons-A7 | 948 Sq Ft | $1,279 |
| American Cigar | AC-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 850 Sq Ft | $1,320 |
| Shockoe Valley View | 2X2 | 849 Sq Ft | $1,604 |
| The Watkins at Shockoe | The Watkins - Shiplock (One Bedroom) | 718 Sq Ft | $1,320 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | One Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,409 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 512 Sq Ft | $1,277 |
Cheapest Available East 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit East of Richmond, VA is the One Bedroom - C Model starting from $770 at Creighton Renaissance Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in East is currently $1,404. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - C | $770 |
| American Tobacco Collection | Dill-A1 | $890 |
| The Attain | Heritage | $981 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | $1,000 |
| Dill Building | Dill-A1 | $1,012 |
| Market Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 41287 | $1,021 |
| Shockoe Commons | SCommons-A2 | $1,043 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | $1,079 |
| The Hill Building | 1BD/1BA | $1,095 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom East Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in East with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in East is at Creighton Renaissance Apartments listed at $770.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom East Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in East is $1,404.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom East Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in East is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $1,595 at River Lofts at Tobacco Row.
What is the average size for East 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in East is currently 843 sq ft.
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