Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $400 (60 Rentals)

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Dwell Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dwell Apartments

3505 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Claremont Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Claremont Apartments

3902 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Cedarwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

3803 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Estratbrook North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Estratbrook North

3809 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Goshen Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goshen Street

302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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Bloom Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bloom Apartments

4307 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Vista Buena Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Buena Apartments

3813-3816 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Richmond Arts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Arts

115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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101 Poe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Poe St

101 Poe StRichmond, VA 23222
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Jernigin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jernigin Hall

314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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2910 Chamberlayne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2910 Chamberlayne Ave

2910 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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The Rosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosa

744 N 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
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North Oak Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Oak Apartments

617 W Laburnum AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Eagle Mill Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Stables
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stables

410 Hancock StRichmond, VA 23220

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Highland Terrace, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$849
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$850
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1000.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$1,000
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,075
Mallard GreensTWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH...2BR,1BA$1,103
District Square Apartments1Bd1Ba--5901BR,1BA$1,104
Highland Terrace Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,140
Parc View at CommonwealthD5 - Penthouse4BR,4BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Terrace, VA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Terrace area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Highland Terrace apartment is the 16 W Broad St Model at 16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 1 starting at $1,900 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 116 W Broad St3BR,2BA$1.36
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.37
1204 E Brookland Park Blvd, Unit 11204 E Brookland Park Blvd3BR,1BA$1.37
1321 Floyd Ave, Unit 11321 Floyd Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1000.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.87
The BerkshirePark1BR,1BA$1.34
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23
Mallard GreensTWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH...2BR,1BA$1.33
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 31527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland Terrace, Richmond, VA

Ranked #72

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Virginia and customized analysis for Central Richmond. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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 $1,145.

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 $3,400.

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 112 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 $449 which is $2,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Terrace.

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