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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhardt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $977 | $2,510 |
| Elkhardt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $1,141 | $2,930 |
| Elkhardt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $1,470 | $3,740 |
There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elkhardt Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Elkhardt area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Brookmont priced from $1,149. Urbana at Hioaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,190. Here are the most affordable Elkhardt apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmont | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| NOON Hioaks | The Apollo - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| The Cascade at Foundry Creek | 1/1 Vista | 1BR,1BA | $1,193 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,237 |
| Southwood Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Belmont Hills Apartments | Belmont | 1BR,1BA | $1,312 |
| The Point at Beaufont | 1x1 710 Sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Shady Creek | Piney | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkhardt area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 3 Model at James River Pointe in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Elkhardt apartment is the Renovated Three Bedroom Apartment Model at Residence at Brookside starting at $1,560 with a $1.44 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| James River Pointe | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Residence at Brookside | Renovated Three Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | 3 Bedroom Garden | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Reserve South | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Brookmont | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Southwood Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Shady Creek | Piney | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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The cheapest apartment in Elkhardt is Urbana at Hioaks which is listed at $1,190, while the average apartment in Elkhardt costs $1,560.
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 12 regular apartments in Elkhardt that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Elkhardt have an average cost of $124 which is $1,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elkhardt.
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