Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elkhardt Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (19 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
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Tuscany Townhomes

3124 Snead CtRichmond, VA 23224
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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 Southwood Apartments priced from $955. Residence at Brookside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Elkhardt apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$955
Residence at BrooksideOne Bedroom Galley Style1BR,1BA$985
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Meadow Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
James River Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 11BR,1BA$1,084

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhardt, VA

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elkhardt area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,438. The second greatest value Elkhardt apartment is the B2 Model at 848 Reserve South starting at $1,437 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.35
848 Reserve SouthB22BR,2BA$1.44
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Southwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
The Point at Beaufont1x11BR,1BA$1.71
Urbana at Hioaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Rock CreekPhase II One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
James River Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 11BR,1BA$1.59
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elkhardt, Richmond, VA

Ranked #131

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkhardt Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkhardt Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkhardt Apartment is $955 at Southwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elkhardt Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elkhardt is starting from $1,149 at Brookmont.

What is the most affordable Elkhardt Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elkhardt Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Belmont Hills Apartments and starts from $1,679.

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