Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gambles Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (232 Rentals)

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Gambles Hill, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 New Manchester Flats priced from $553. Liberty Circle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Gambles Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$553
Liberty Circle ApartmentsTHE HIGHLAND FLOOR PLAN - BEDROOM II4BR,2BA$820
Towers on FranklinGoldStudio,1BA$933
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
The Mezzo LoftsMontage Gallery - StudiosStudio,1BA$970
The Masonry ApartmentsMasonry BF-A11BR,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gambles Hill, VA

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gambles Hill area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Gambles Hill apartment is the Canal 236 2 Beds Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,651 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gambles Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Overbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 2 BedsStudio ,1BA$1.27
Flats at 25thElevation2BR,2BA$1.41
Marshall Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.41
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
The Gardens at ManchesterHome So Good, It’s Scary: No tricks, just treat...2BR,1BA$1.40
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$1.41
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 11527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gambles Hill, Richmond, VA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Virginia including Gambles Hill, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Gambles Hill Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,013.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gambles Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Gambles Hill is New Manchester Flats which is listed at $553, while the average apartment in Gambles Hill costs $2,125.

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 393 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 $578 which is $1,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gambles Hill.

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