
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (144 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Terrace area of Richmond.


Chesterfield Apartments

3916 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit 4A

Liberty Circle Apartments

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3114 Barton Ave, Unit Apt B

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Creighton Renaissance Apartments

Van de Vyver

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1130 W Grace St

3310 Barton Ave

Saddlewood Apartments & Townhomes
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Linden at Highland Park

Bellevue

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Townsend Square

The Berkshire

Eagle Mill Lofts

The Mezzo Lofts

Grace & Monroe Apartments

2400 Barton Ave

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Towers on Franklin

The Foundry Apartments
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Victory at Edgewood

Monroe Park Towers Apartments

The Concord Northside

The Biggs Building

District Square Apartments

421 W Grace St

404 W Grace St, Unit 3

2603 5th Ave, Unit 2

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Franklin Street Apartments

1607 Brookfield St
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Park Northside Apartments

1608 Brookfield St

Mortons Apartments

3119 4th Ave

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Iron House Apartments

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Spectrum Apartments

1610 Fendall Ave

1605 Hickory St

Southern Stove Lofts

1510 W. Broad Street
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501 W Grace St, Unit B

104 Poe St

417 Fritz St

Atrium on Broad Apartments

Marshall Street Apartments

9 Ainsworth Ln

Cary Belvidere Apartments

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Deco at CNB

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

421 W Grace St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,355 | $849 | $2,415 |
| Highland Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $799 | $2,900 |
| Highland Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $939 | $3,434 |
| Highland Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $810 | $3,800 |
| Highland Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $901 | $710 | $2,550 |
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There are currently 144 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 $799. Creighton Renaissance Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $926. Here are the most affordable Highland Terrace apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Saddlewood Apartments & Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| Linden at Highland Park | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Bellevue | Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Terrace, VA
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Terrace area is the $0.62 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Highland Terrace apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $2,014 with a $1.44 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 1 | 16 W Broad St | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 200 Minor Street Quad | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 210 E Grace St | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Mallard Greens | Make Your Move This June to Mallard Greens!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland Terrace, Richmond, VA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,095.
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 $799, while the average apartment in Highland Terrace costs $1,999.
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 107 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 $670 which is $1,329 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Terrace.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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