Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (134 Rentals)
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New Manchester Flats

923 N 20th St

Towers on Franklin

The Masonry Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

Van de Vyver
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2105 Phaup St

Jefferson Townhouses

Linden at Highland Park

The Foundry Apartments

Flats at 25th

The Edison Apartments

108 N Jefferson St

927 N 20th St

The Berkshire

The Mezzo Lofts
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Venus At Manchester Apartments

1204 Hull St - Bean Building

The Shockoe Collection

210 E Grace St

Grace & Monroe Apartments
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The Biggs Building

Revival Apartments

American Tobacco Center

District Square Apartments

The Villas of Oakwood

Spectrum Apartments

The Oliver

The Cove

The Corner Lofts

1407 E Cary Street

The Mill at Manchester Lofts
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Shockoe Commons

Market Villas

The Lofts at Shiplock Watch

10 Walnut Alley

17 W Main St

Residences at Richmond Trust

Landmark at Marshall Broad

10 S 14th St
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Fairmount, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairmount?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairmount Studio Apartments | $1,256 | $864 | $2,005 |
Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $892 | $10,000+ |
Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $799 | $3,650 |
Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $699 | $3,801 |
Fairmount 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $599 | $5,949 |
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There are currently 134 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairmount Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Fairmount Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at City View Place priced from $835. New Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $837. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
New Manchester Flats | The Bainbridge | 2BR,1BA | $837 |
The Masonry Apartments | Masonry TS-S1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
Dogtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Lofts at Shockoe Slip | The Lofts at Shockoe Slip 316 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Linden at Highland Park | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,002 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, VA
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $0.44 price per square foot 201 W 12th St Model at 201 W 12th St in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $699 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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201 W 12th St | 201 W 12th St | 3BR,3BA | $0.44 |
Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.47 |
Hydro | The Bay | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 2 Beds | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
Venus At Manchester Apartments | 2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Marshall Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
Mallard Greens | TWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH... | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairmount, Richmond, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Fairmount, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Fairmount Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairmount?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmount is under $1,002.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmount?
The cheapest apartment in Fairmount is New Manchester Flats which is listed at $979, while the average apartment in Fairmount costs $2,139.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmount?
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 239 regular apartments in Fairmount 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 Fairmount?
Cheap apartments in Fairmount have an average cost of $667 which is $1,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount.
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