
Apartments for Rent in the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA Under $1,200 (66 Rentals)


The Attain

Shockoe Valley View

Flats at 14th

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

1901-1915 Whitcomb

The Mirage Manchester

The Oliver

Smokehouse Lofts

The Hill Building
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1204 N 20th St, Unit Apt 2

219 N 19th St, Unit 33

1204 N 20th St

3 N 18th St

1007 N 25th St

927 N 20th St

2308 Venable St

219 N 19th St

3528 E Richmond Rd

2514 Q St
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1229 Nelson St

1901 Fairmount Ave

2100 Phaup St

Cameron Kinney

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1822 Williamsburg Rd

Haxall View

The Lofts at Franklin

Shockoe Creek Apartments

American Cigar
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Old Stone Row

1808 Williamsburg Rd

Engine at The Masonry

Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

Terrace at the Masonry

Old Stone Row

Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II

Wynwood Apartments

Shockoe Commons

Market Villas
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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 | $1,362 | $995 | $2,300 |
| East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $700 | $2,750 |
| East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,080 | $3,500 |
| East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,023 | $950 | $2,750 |
| East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Best Local Schools in East, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about East
How much are Studio apartments in East?
There are currently 69 Studio Apartments in East with rent ranges from $995 to $2,300 with an average price of $1,362.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East ranges from $700 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,416.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East range from $1,080 to $3,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,706.
How expensive are East Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 44 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $2,750 - averaging $2,023 for the location.
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