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2001 East
2001 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (35 Rentals)
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$8951 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 2
1812 Williamsburg Rd
1812 Williamsburg RdRichmond, VA 23231
1705 Lamb Ave
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The Attain
1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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Creighton Renaissance Apartments
3100 Purcell StRichmond, VA 23223
925 N 20th St
RichmondVA23223
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New Manchester Flats
715 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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Jefferson Townhouses
1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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Flats at 25th
2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Townsend Square
2153 Cool LnRichmond, VA 23223
927 N 20th St
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The Collection at American Tobacco Center
119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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The Corner Lofts
1323 1/2 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Flats at 14th
10 S 14th StRichmond, VA 23219
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Shockoe Hill Senior Apartments 62 plus*
206-210 Hospital StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Carlisle
1700 Carlisle AveRichmond, VA 23231
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Jefferson Mews
600 Jefferson AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Market Slip
2 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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101 Poe St
101 Poe StRichmond, VA 23222
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Tracks at the Masonry
1716 E Cary 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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Ashley Oaks Apartments
1400 Jennie Scher RdRichmond, VA 23231
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Beckstoffer's Mill Lofts
1207 N 28th StRichmond, VA 23223
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1822 Williamsburg Rd
1822 Williamsburg RdRichmond, VA 23231
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Tobacco Landing
2701 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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Cedar Broad
1820 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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Mallard Greens
2852 Fairfield AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Wynwood Apartments
1209-1267 Nelson StRichmond, VA 23231
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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II
1900 E Cary 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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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III
1901-1927 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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1808 Williamsburg Rd
1808 Williamsburg RdRichmond, VA 23231
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Engine at The Masonry
2026 E Main 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 | $1,238 | $864 | $2,215 |
| East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $895 | $2,400 |
| East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $950 | $2,500 |
| East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,327 | $2,949 |
| East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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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 The Attain priced from $965. New Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Attain | Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Cedar Broad | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
| Flats at 14th | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 35312 | Studio,1BA | $1,081 |
| 1808 Williamsburg Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Mallard Greens | Vacancies are melting fast at Mallard Greens...... | 2BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | Two Bedroom - Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,147 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East, VA
As of January 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the East area is the $1.47 price per square foot B1.1 Model at Raven Place in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value East apartment is the Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... Model at Townsend Square starting at $1,050 with a $0.91 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Consolidated | CO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Dill Building | Dill-A12 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| LOFTY APARTMENTS | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Mallard Greens | Welcome to MallardGreens | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| American Cigar | AC-H One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Shockoe Center | SCenter-A11 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Lofts at Shiplock Watch | 1BR x 1 Bath (1447g11a) | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East is under $1,147.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East?
The cheapest apartment in East is The Attain which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in East costs $2,049.
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 82 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 $715 which is $1,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East.
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