Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairmount Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $900 (26 Rentals)

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property at 2104 Phaup St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2104 Phaup St

RichmondVA23223
property at 1707 Chicago Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1707 Chicago Ave

RichmondVA23224
property at 2514 Q St

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2514 Q St

RichmondVA23223
property at 3530 E Richmond Rd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3530 E Richmond Rd

RichmondVA23223
property at 3516 E Richmond Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3516 E Richmond Rd

RichmondVA23223

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property at 1400 Bainbridge St

$1,250 - $1,295

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1400 Bainbridge St

RichmondVA23224
property at 3119 4th Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3119 4th Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 1601 N 30th St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1601 N 30th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 815 Porter St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 10

815 Porter St

RichmondVA23224
property at 600 N 32nd St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 N 32nd St

RichmondVA23223
property at 1402 Bainbridge St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1402 Bainbridge St

RichmondVA23224

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property at 301 Goshen St

$1,222 - $1,495

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$1,325

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$1,325

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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301 Goshen St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1402 Melton Ave

$1,539

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$1,539

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$1,539

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1402 Melton Ave

RichmondVA23223
property at 516 N 3rd St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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516 N 3rd St

RichmondVA23219

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property at 1601 Albany Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1601 Albany Ave

RichmondVA23224
property at 1803 Elkridge Ln

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1803 Elkridge Ln

RichmondVA23223
property at 2609 Harold Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2609 Harold Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 1509 Stockton St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1509 Stockton St

RichmondVA23224
property at 1009 Fourqurean Ln

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1009 Fourqurean Ln

RichmondVA23222

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property at 711 W Broad St

$1,695 - $1,725

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

711 W Broad St

RichmondVA23220
property at 3250 Hunters Mill Cir

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3250 Hunters Mill Cir

RichmondVA23223

Fairmount, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmount Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at New Manchester Flats priced from $553. Creighton Renaissance Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$553
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$770
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$946
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
1619 N 28th St1 Bed 1 Bath - Furnished1BR,1BA$1,000
Hopper LoftsA11BR,1BA$1,012
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,021

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, VA

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $1.03 price per square foot 612 Hull St Model at 612 Hull St, Unit #301 in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B starting at $1,475 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
612 Hull St, Unit #301612 Hull St2BR,2.5BA$1.03
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.66
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.54
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.91
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.20
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmount, Richmond, VA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmount

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmount?

There are currently 566 Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, VA with pricing that ranges from $553 to $3,895. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmount ranging from $995 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairmount?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairmount ranges from $995 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,925.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairmount?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairmount range from $759 to $3,551, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $3,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,677 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $689.

Expert Rental Resources

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