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1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 1
1527 Mechanicsville TpkeRichmond, VA 23223
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfield Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $550 (137 Rentals)
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1927 Carrington St
RichmondVA23223
1925 Carrington St
RichmondVA23223
927 N 20th St
RichmondVA23223
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$926 - $2,335
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Creighton Renaissance Apartments
3100 Purcell StRichmond, VA 23223
1009 N 25th St
RichmondVA23223
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$959 - $1,499
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Raven Place
1710 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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$977 - $3,332
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American Tobacco Collection
119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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$995 - $1,795
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The Hill Building
114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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$995 - $2,045
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The Edison
700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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$998 - $1,489
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Van de Vyver
713 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Jefferson Townhouses
1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,016 - $1,861
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The Masonry Apartments
2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Flats at 25th
2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,030 - $1,695
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Kings Point Apartments
3401 Prince David DrRichmond, VA 23223
3310 Barton Ave
RichmondVA23222
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$1,080
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Townsend Square
2153 Cool LnRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,090 - $2,750
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The River Lofts at Tobacco Row
2 S 25th StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,095 - $1,195
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Smokehouse Lofts
110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,100 - $1,450
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210 E Grace St
206-212 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
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Mallard Greens
2852 Fairfield AveRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,105 - $2,536
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The Attain
1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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2400 Barton Ave
2400 Barton AveRichmond, VA 23222
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$1,131
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Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero
500 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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$1,140 - $2,102
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Highland Terrace Apartments
1224 E Brookland Park BlvdRichmond, VA 23222
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$1,150 - $2,492
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The Current
400 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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$1,154 - $1,705
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The Commons at Plant Zero
15 E 2nd StRichmond, VA 23224
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Pointe at River City
11 N Laburnum AveRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,172 - $2,609
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Residences at the John Marshall
101 N 5th StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,197 - $1,865
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Hopper Lofts
700 Everett StRichmond, VA 23224
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Shockoe Valley View
1904 Cedar StRichmond, VA 23223
3503 E Marshall St
RichmondVA23223
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The Oliver
908 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,211 - $1,675
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Railyard Flats
104 E 2nd StRichmond, VA 23224
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$1,248 - $3,486
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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III
10 S 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,250 - $1,599
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Marshall Street Apartments
220 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,250 - $1,550
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Poythress Apartments
16 N 22Nd StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,262 - $3,239
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Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage
500 N 18th StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,280 - $1,480
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The Villas of Oakwood
3508 E Richmond RdRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,286
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Cigar Lofts
331-333 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,287 - $2,350
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Capitol Lofts
1001 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,294 - $2,390
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The Hub Apartments
500 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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$1,295 - $1,701
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South Bank
307 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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$1,295 - $1,595
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The Cove Apartments
512 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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$1,299 - $2,549
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Shockoe Collection
104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,299
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Atrium on Broad Apartments
115 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,299 - $1,496
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Centennial Terrace
507 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,300
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3119 4th Ave, Unit A
3119 4th AveRichmond, VA 23222
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$1,300 - $5,649
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Pohlig Box Factory Apartments
2411 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,310 - $3,203
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The Watkins at Shockoe
117 S 14th StRichmond, VA 23219
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Fairfield, Richmond, VA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Studio Apartments | $1,384 | $995 | $1,827 |
| Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $800 | $2,899 |
| Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $945 | $4,229 |
| Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $825 | $3,066 |
| Fairfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,668 | $735 | $5,649 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 137 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfield Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfield area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Tobacco Landing priced from $851. Raven Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $959. Here are the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $851 |
| Raven Place | A.2 | 1BR, 1BA | $959 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR, 1BA | $981 |
| The Edison | Studio | 1BR, 1BA | $995 |
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio, 1BA | $998 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
| American Tobacco Collection | ATC-A7 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,025 |
| Kings Point Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, VA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.25 price per square foot CR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Model at Cutters Ridge in the East neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Broadway Apartments in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting at $1,566 with a $1.15 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Cutters Ridge | CR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom | 3BR, 3BA | $1.25 |
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.15 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR, 1BA | $0.94 |
| Main2525 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| Consolidated | CO-F Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.48 |
| The James | JAMES-2 | 2BR, 2BA | $0.89 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR, 1BA | $1.26 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 1 | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfield is under $1,030.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfield is Tobacco Landing which is listed at $851, while the average apartment in Fairfield costs $1,530.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfield?
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 119 regular apartments in Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
Cheap apartments in Fairfield have an average cost of $741 which is $789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield.
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