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

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property at 1019 W Leigh St

$995

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1019 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1017 W Leigh St

$995

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$995

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1017 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
property at 4913 Chamberlayne Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 11

4913 Chamberlayne Ave

RichmondVA23227

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property at 4903 Chamberlayne Ave

$1,100 - $1,150

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$1,100

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4903 Chamberlayne Ave

RichmondVA23227

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property at 1608 Brookfield St

$1,195

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1608 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1605 Hickory St

$1,249

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$1,249

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1605 Hickory St

RichmondVA23222
property at 2420 Barton Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2420 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 517 N Harrison St

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

517 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220
property at 3510 Chamberlayne Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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3510 Chamberlayne Ave

RichmondVA23227
property at 417 Fritz St

$1,295

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417 Fritz St

RichmondVA23222

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Claremont Apartments
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Claremont Apartments

3902 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Cedarwood Apartments
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Cedarwood Apartments

3803 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Estratbrook North
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Estratbrook North

3809 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Bloom Apartments
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Bloom Apartments

4307 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Vista Buena Apartments
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Vista Buena Apartments

3813-3816 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Dwell Apartments
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Dwell Apartments

3505 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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2910 Chamberlayne Ave
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2910 Chamberlayne Ave

2910 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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101 Poe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Poe St

101 Poe StRichmond, VA 23222
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Cornish Brewery Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornish Brewery Apartments

1201 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23220
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North Oak Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Oak Apartments

617 W Laburnum AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Eagle Mill Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Legacy At Imperial Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy At Imperial Village

1711 Bellevue AveRichmond, VA 23227
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The Stables
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Stables

410 Hancock StRichmond, VA 23220

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Edgewood, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
Bloom Apartments IIStudio 415 sq ftStudio,1BA$849
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$946
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,000
Green Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,037
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$1,050
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
BellevueSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Coliseum LoftsE2.2Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.66
4224 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit B-1st floor4224 Chamberlayne Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.91
Overlook at Brook Run I & IITwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
3311 1st Avenue, Unit A3311 1st Avenue3BR,1BA$1.70
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
Village at the ArborsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
Victory at Edgewood2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.66
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Edgewood, Richmond, VA

Ranked #76

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Richmond. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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