Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elkhardt Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (20 Rentals)

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Sterling Beaufont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Beaufont

6901 Carnation StRichmond, VA 23225
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Foxwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Foxwood

5000-5006 Snead RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Tuscany Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscany Townhomes

3124 Snead CtRichmond, VA 23224
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NOON Hioaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

NOON Hioaks

475 Hioaks RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Elkhardt, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elkhardt Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elkhardt area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes priced from $975. Kingswood Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Elkhardt apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$975
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Galley Style One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,060
Urbana at Hioaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,149
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhardt, VA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elkhardt area is the $1.77 price per square foot Renovated Woodmont Model at Belmont Hills Apartments in the in the Cascade Creek neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Elkhardt apartment is the Renovated Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Residence at Brookside starting at $1,790 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkhardt apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belmont Hills ApartmentsRenovated Woodmont3BR,2.5BA$1.77
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Three Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.65
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Chesterfield FlatsC23BR,1.5BA$1.35
Reserve SouthB12BR,1BA$1.54
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Southwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
Shady CreekPiney2BR,1BA$1.74
Urbana at Hioaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elkhardt, Richmond, VA

Ranked #134

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Elkhardt Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkhardt Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elkhardt?

The cheapest apartment in Elkhardt is 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Elkhardt costs $1,949.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elkhardt?

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 100 regular apartments in Elkhardt 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 Elkhardt?

Cheap apartments in Elkhardt have an average cost of $547 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elkhardt.

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