
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $735 (64 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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213-215 N 18th St

The Lofts at Shiplock Watch

3518 E Richmond Rd

1521 Mechanicsville Tpke

2212 Venable St

Lucky Strike Lofts
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1205 N 23rd St

219 N 19th St

2200 Carrington St

1619 N 28th St

Fording Flats - All Utilities Included

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2735 Tate St
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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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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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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