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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (52 Rentals)
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1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 1
1527 Mechanicsville TpkeRichmond, VA 23223
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$887 - $3,332
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$887 - $3,332
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American Tobacco Collection
119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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$926 - $2,335
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$926 - $2,335
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Creighton Renaissance Apartments
3100 Purcell StRichmond, VA 23223
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$999 - $1,499
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRaven Place
1710 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,000 - $1,620
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJefferson Townhouses
1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,016 - $1,791
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$925 - $1,700
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The Masonry Apartments
2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,025 - $1,550
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 5Flats at 25th
2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
927 N 20th St
RichmondVA23223
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$1,090 - $2,750
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe River Lofts at Tobacco Row
2 S 25th StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,106 - $1,864
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Attain
1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,109 - $1,900
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGlenwood Ridge Apartments
3801 Glenwood AveRichmond, VA 23223
3528 E Richmond Rd
RichmondVA23223
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615 N 32nd St, Unit C
615 N 32nd StRichmond, VA 23223
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615 N 32nd St, Unit A
615 N 32nd StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,199 - $2,049
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShockoe Valley View
1904 Cedar StRichmond, VA 23223
604 N 32nd St
RichmondVA23223
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$1,240 - $5,859
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$1,230 - $5,849
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$1,240 - $5,859
Pohlig Box Factory Apartments
2411 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
1617 Spotsylvania St
RichmondVA23223
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$1,317 - $1,875
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCigar Lofts
331-333 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,325 - $1,650
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPoythress Apartments
16 N 22Nd StRichmond, VA 23223
9 Ainsworth Ln
RichmondVA23223
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$1,330 - $3,240
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAtrium Lofts at Cold Storage
500 N 18th StRichmond, VA 23223
2700 P St
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3503 E Marshall St
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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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Bacon Retirement Community
815 N 35th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Bowler Retirement Community
608 N 26th 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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Cameron Kinney
2500 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
2514 Q St
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American Cigar
2300 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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Haxall View
2101 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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Consolidated
2220-2222 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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Old Stone Row
2005 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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3308 E Marshall Street
3308 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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Bradford Manor Apartments
2027 Fairfield AveRichmond, VA 23223
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213-215 N 18th St
213-215 N 18th StRichmond, VA 23223
3424 S St
RichmondVA23223
1521 Mechanicsville Tpke
RichmondVA23223
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2212 Venable St
2212 Venable 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 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $800 | $2,750 |
| East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $1,096 | $3,250 |
| East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $1,327 | $2,750 |
| East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,739 | $1,620 | $5,859 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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. Creighton Renaissance Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $981. Here are the most affordable East apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| Raven Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| American Tobacco Collection | Dill-A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,003 |
| The Attain | Pocahontas | Studio,1BA | $1,106 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,109 |
| The Masonry Apartments | Masonry BF-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,186 |
| Shockoe Valley View | 1X1.2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East, VA
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the East area is the $1.54 price per square foot 412 N 27th St Model at 412 N 27th St, Unit 412 N27 Unit B in the in the East neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value East apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Main2525 starting at $1,495 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the East neighborhood. 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. |
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| 412 N 27th St, Unit 412 N27 Unit B | 412 N 27th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Main2525 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Consolidated | CO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| 2200 Carrington St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| American Cigar | AC-H One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 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
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Apartment is $851 at Tobacco Landing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East is starting from $1,109 at Glenwood Ridge Apartments.
What is the most affordable East Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jefferson Townhouses and starts from $1,395.
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