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1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 1
1527 Mechanicsville TpkeRichmond, VA 23223
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $735 (64 Rentals)
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1927 Carrington St
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1925 Carrington St
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927 N 20th St
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$926 - $2,335
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Creighton Renaissance Apartments
3100 Purcell StRichmond, VA 23223
1009 N 25th St
RichmondVA23223
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$959 - $1,499
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Raven Place
1710 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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$977 - $3,332
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American Tobacco Collection
119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,000 - $1,620
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Jefferson Townhouses
1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,025 - $1,550
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Flats at 25th
2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,091 - $1,861
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The Masonry Apartments
2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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The Attain
1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,105 - $2,750
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The River Lofts at Tobacco Row
2 S 25th StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,199 - $2,049
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Shockoe Valley View
1904 Cedar StRichmond, VA 23223
621 N 32nd St
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3503 E Marshall St
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$1,203 - $1,435
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The Oliver
908 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,250 - $1,550
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Poythress Apartments
16 N 22Nd StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,262 - $3,239
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Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage
500 N 18th StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,280 - $1,480
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The Villas of Oakwood
3508 E Richmond RdRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,286
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Cigar Lofts
331-333 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,300 - $5,649
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Pohlig Box Factory Apartments
2411 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Main2525
2525 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
3512 E Broad St
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209 N 19th St, Unit 21
209 N 19th St
RichmondVA23223
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$1,423
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3100 E Marshall St, Unit a
3100 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,476 - $2,151
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Shiplock Views
2801 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,499 - $1,645
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LOFTY APARTMENTS
3618 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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Jefferson Mews
600 Jefferson AveRichmond, VA 23223
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2001 East
2001 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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Bowler Retirement Community
608 N 26th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Bacon Retirement Community
815 N 35th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Tobacco Landing
2701 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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Ashley Oaks Apartments
1400 Jennie Scher RdRichmond, VA 23231
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Shockoe Center
1900 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Beckstoffer's Mill Lofts
1207 N 28th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Dill Building
2020 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Cedar Broad
1820 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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Old Stone Row
2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Terrace at the Masonry
202 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Engine at The Masonry
2026 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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Old Stone Row
2005 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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American Cigar
2300 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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Cameron Kinney
2500 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
2514 Q St
RichmondVA23223
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Consolidated
2220-2222 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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Haxall View
2101 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
3520 E Richmond Rd
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3517 Briel St
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3308 E Marshall Street
3308 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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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 | $1,168 | $1,103 | $1,233 |
| East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $800 | $2,750 |
| East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $1,096 | $3,250 |
| East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $1,327 | $2,750 |
| East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,634 | $1,620 | $5,649 |
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Cheapest Available East Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Tobacco Landing priced from $851. Raven Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable East apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $851 |
| Raven Place | A4.1 | 1BR, 1BA | $959 |
| American Tobacco Collection | Edge-A2 | 1BR, 1BA | $977 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR, 1BA | $981 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
| The Attain | Pocahontas | Studio, 1BA | $1,103 |
| American Cigar | AC-P One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,139 |
| The Oliver | The Virginia | 1BR, 1BA | $1,203 |
| The River Lofts at Tobacco Row | K-Z One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East, VA
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East area is the $1.25 price per square foot CR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Model at Cutters Ridge in the East neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Main2525 in the East neighborhood starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutters Ridge | CR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom | 3BR, 3BA | $1.25 |
| Main2525 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| Consolidated | CO-F Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.48 |
| Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.68 |
| LOFTY APARTMENTS | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR, 2BA | $1.65 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR, 1BA | $1.26 |
| Flats at 25th | Meridian | 1BR, 1BA | $1.69 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 1 | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.68 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East?
The cheapest apartment in East is Tobacco Landing which is listed at $851, while the average apartment in East costs $1,439.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East?
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 54 regular apartments in East 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 East?
Cheap apartments in East have an average cost of $1,193 which is $246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East.
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