
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (59 Rentals)
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Bloom Apartments II

1019 W Leigh St

1017 W Leigh St

Eagle Mill Lofts

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1130 W Grace St

Green Park Apartments

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Townsend Square

4913 Chamberlayne Ave

Bellevue
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Victory at Edgewood

4903 Chamberlayne Ave

Iron House Apartments

Southern Stove Lofts

2400 Barton Ave

Village at the Arbors

Spectrum Apartments

The Concord Northside

The Biggs Building
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1605 Hickory St

Cookie Factory Lofts

2420 Barton Ave

517 N Harrison St

Colonial Apartments

3510 Chamberlayne Ave

417 Fritz St

T and E Apartments
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Estratbrook North

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Vista Buena Apartments

Dwell Apartments

4828 Chamberlayne Ave

2910 Chamberlayne Ave
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Virginia Apartments

101 Poe St

Cornish Brewery Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

North Oak Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

Ashley Terrace Apartments

The Foundry Apartments

Legacy At Imperial Village

The Stables
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Edgewood, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edgewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Studio Apartments | $1,748 | $835 | $4,616 |
| Edgewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $899 | $5,634 |
| Edgewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $879 | $6,375 |
| Edgewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $759 | $4,926 |
| Edgewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $689 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Edgewood Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Edgewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgewood area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Legacy at Imperial Village priced from $835. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Edgewood apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy at Imperial Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| Bloom Apartments II | Studio 415 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 1 bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Green Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Bellevue | Small 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Coliseum Lofts | E2.2 | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewood, VA
As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edgewood area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Edgewood apartment is the 4224 Chamberlayne Ave Model at 4224 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit B-1st floor starting at $1,750 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edgewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| 4224 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit B-1st floor | 4224 Chamberlayne Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Overlook at Brook Run I & II | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 3311 1st Avenue, Unit A | 3311 1st Avenue | 3BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Village at the Arbors | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 4306 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Victory at Edgewood | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Best Local Schools in Edgewood, Richmond, VA
J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Edgewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Edgewood is under $1,082.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Edgewood?
The cheapest apartment in Edgewood is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Edgewood costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Edgewood?
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 93 regular apartments in Edgewood 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 Edgewood?
Cheap apartments in Edgewood have an average cost of $570 which is $1,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Edgewood.
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