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Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richmond, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Richmond, VA area range in price from $500 to $11,515 with an overall median price of $2,610. The three Richmond neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Petersburg Chesterfield at $730, Chestnut Hill at $599, and Cofer at $715. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Richmond Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Petersburg Chesterfield$1,530$73085
Chestnut Hill$1,532$59928
Cofer$1,565$715170
McGuire Manor$1,590$71598
Southwood$1,597$715107
Ginter Park$1,599$85036
Belt Center$1,600$715131
Northrop$1,603$715120
Woodhaven$1,606$715162
Forest Hill Terrace$1,609$715123

Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Gardens in the Four Mile Run neighborhood priced from $500. New Manchester Flats in the East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $553. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Gardens1 BR1BR,1BA$500
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$553
Market SquareMarket Woods One Bedroom1BR,1BA$671
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE MULBERRY FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II3BR,1BA$807
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$835
Imperial Living Propco LLCStudioStudio,1BA$835
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, VA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $0.44 price per square foot 201 W 12th St Model at 201 W 12th St in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $699 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
201 W 12th St201 W 12th St3BR,3BA$0.44
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.47
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 2 BedsStudio ,1BA$1.00
Cabin Creek Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.02
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
1822 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.24

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Richmond, VA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond

What type of rentals are currently available in Richmond?

There are currently 1517 Apartments for Rent in Richmond, VA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $11,515. There are also 460 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond ranging from $725 to $5,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Richmond?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Richmond ranges from $725 to $5,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,069.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Richmond?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Richmond range from $699 to $10,956, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA

Written by: Richard Corrigan

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