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1527 Mechanicsville TpkeRichmond, VA 23223
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1204 N 20th St, Unit Apt 2
1204 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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3100 Purcell StRichmond, VA 23223
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715 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
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119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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2153 Cool LnRichmond, VA 23223
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3801 Glenwood AveRichmond, VA 23223
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1901 Whitcomb StRichmond, VA 23223
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1021 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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331-333 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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2411 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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12 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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200 Minor StRichmond, VA 23222
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16 N 22Nd StRichmond, VA 23223
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1700 Carlisle AveRichmond, VA 23231
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600 Jefferson AveRichmond, VA 23223
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2 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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2001 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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815 N 35th StRichmond, VA 23223
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608 N 26th StRichmond, VA 23223
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101 Poe StRichmond, VA 23222
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2701 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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1716 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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2852 Fairfield AveRichmond, VA 23223
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1400 Jennie Scher RdRichmond, VA 23231
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1900 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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1207 N 28th StRichmond, VA 23223
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1822 Williamsburg Rd
1822 Williamsburg RdRichmond, VA 23231
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2020 E Franklin 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 | $1,337 | $995 | $2,300 |
| East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $700 | $2,750 |
| East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $1,080 | $3,500 |
| East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $1,295 | $2,750 |
| 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 Creighton Renaissance Apartments priced from $926. Mallard Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable East apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Mallard Greens | 2 Reno | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | 3BR,2BA | $950 |
| Shockoe Center | SCenter-A3 | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| 1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Dill Building | Dill-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,021 |
| Market Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 41287 | 1BR,1BA | $1,021 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East, VA
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the East area is the $0.96 price per square foot Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,253. The second greatest value East apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 Model at 10 Walnut Alley starting at $1,830 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond 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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| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 10 Walnut Alley | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Consolidated | CO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Flats at 25th | Altitude | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Mallard Greens | 2bd/1bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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 $1,021.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East?
The cheapest apartment in East is Creighton Renaissance Apartments which is listed at $926, while the average apartment in East costs $2,093.
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 70 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 $631 which is $1,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East.
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