
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $400 (59 Rentals)
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Towers on Franklin

4219 Chamberlayne Ave

Highland Terrace Apartments

Eagle Mill Lofts

210 E Grace St

Van de Vyver

2105 Phaup St

The Foundry Apartments
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Grace & Monroe Apartments

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Bellevue

1318 W. Broad St.

The Mezzo Lofts

Iron House Apartments

The Biggs Building
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District Square Apartments

1510 W Broad St - Residential

Spectrum Apartments

513 Fritz St

3414 2nd Ave
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Highland Terrace, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Terrace?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highland Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,181 | $850 | $2,457 |
Highland Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $849 | $2,998 |
Highland Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $799 | $4,341 |
Highland Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $699 | $4,050 |
Highland Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $599 | $3,710 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Highland Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Terrace area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloom Apartments II priced from $849. Towers on Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Highland Terrace apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Towers on Franklin | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Highland Terrace Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,013 |
Coliseum Lofts | E2.2 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Saddlewood Apartments & Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
Bellevue | Small 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Terrace, VA
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Terrace area is the $1.47 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Highland Terrace apartment is the 308 E Leigh St Model at 308 E Leigh St, Unit 1 starting at $2,470 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row | The Overbrook | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
308 E Leigh St, Unit 1 | 308 E Leigh St | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
1510 W Broad St - Residential | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
4306 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Mallard Greens | TWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH... | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Highland Terrace Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Highland Terrace Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Terrace is under $1,080.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Terrace is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Highland Terrace costs $2,222.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Terrace?
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 99 regular apartments in Highland Terrace 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 Highland Terrace?
Cheap apartments in Highland Terrace have an average cost of $504 which is $1,718 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Terrace.
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