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| 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 |
There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the East area of Richmond, VA is found at Creighton Renaissance Apartments and is listed at 1,293 square feet priced from $2,335. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | Three Bedroom | 1,293 Sq Ft | $2,335 |
| American Tobacco Collection | ATC-C1 | 1,124 Sq Ft | $2,216 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | 1,101 Sq Ft | $950 |
| Cedar Broad | C2 | 1,075 Sq Ft | $2,011 |
| The Attain | Forest Glen | 1,075 Sq Ft | $2,017 |
| The Masonry Apartments | Masonry T2-C1 | 1,045 Sq Ft | $2,110 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 3x1 | 907 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit East of Richmond, VA is the The Everett Model starting from $950 at New Manchester Flats. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in East is currently $2,081. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | $950 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 3x1 | $1,395 |
| Cedar Broad | C2 | $2,011 |
| The Attain | Forest Glen | $2,017 |
| The Masonry Apartments | Masonry T2-C1 | $2,110 |
| American Tobacco Collection | ATC-C1 | $2,216 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | Three Bedroom | $2,335 |
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Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in East is at New Manchester Flats listed at $950.
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in East is $2,081.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in East is a 1,293 square feet unit starting from $2,335 at Creighton Renaissance Apartments.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in East is currently 1,279 sq ft.
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