
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gambles Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $550 (173 Rentals)
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Belle Summit

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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

927 N 20th St

1927 Carrington St

1925 Carrington St

The Mezzo Lofts

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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301

City View Place

New Manchester Flats
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American Tobacco Collection

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T and E Apartments

Van de Vyver

Jefferson Townhouses

Mortons Apartments

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The Masonry Apartments

Flats at 25th

Park at Forest Hill

The Berkshire

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Smokehouse Lofts
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1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

1318 W Broad St, Unit 404

302 Goshen St, Unit 106

14 S Plum St

217 E Grace St

Raven Place

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

Forest Hill

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209 E Main St

The River Lofts at Tobacco Row
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Eagle Mill Lofts

2002 Rosewood Ave

2400 Barton Ave

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

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Towers on Franklin

The Foundry Apartments

Swansboro Place

The Attain

The Current

Forest Square Apartments
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The Edison

308 W Broad St

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Spectrum Apartments

The Corner Lofts

The Biggs Building

The Mirage Manchester

1318 W Broad St, Unit 208

1518 Porter St

1510 W. Broad Street

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Gambles Hill, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gambles Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambles Hill Studio Apartments | $1,475 | $923 | $2,374 |
| Gambles Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $800 | $3,225 |
| Gambles Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $939 | $4,540 |
| Gambles Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $819 | $4,574 |
| Gambles Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $710 | $5,659 |
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There are currently 173 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gambles Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Gambles Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gambles Hill area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 11 E Broad St priced from $749. Manchester Grand Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Gambles Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 E Broad St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| American Tobacco Collection | Edge-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
| T and E Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 1128 W. Grace St.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gambles Hill, VA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gambles Hill area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Gambles Hill apartment is the 1301 Idlewood Ave Model at 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 starting at $926 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Near West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gambles Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.59 |
| 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 | 1301 Idlewood Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Three Bedroom Two Bath Extra Large Premier | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Main2525 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The James | JAMES-2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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Best Local Schools in Gambles Hill, Richmond, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gambles Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gambles Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gambles Hill is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gambles Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Gambles Hill is 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Gambles Hill costs $1,612.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gambles Hill?
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 271 regular apartments in Gambles Hill 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 Gambles Hill?
Cheap apartments in Gambles Hill have an average cost of $524 which is $1,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gambles Hill.
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