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property at 600 Acreview Dr
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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600 Acreview Dr

Highland SpringsVA23075
property at 1502 Cedar Mountain Ct
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1502 Cedar Mountain Ct

RichmondVA23228
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property at 603 Chamberlayne Pky
$850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
7 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Nov 1

603 Chamberlayne Pky

RichmondVA23220
property at 10101 Brook Rd
$825 - $1,100

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
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10101 Brook Rd

Glen AllenVA23059
property at 2110 Phaup St
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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2110 Phaup St

RichmondVA23223
property at 6400 S Beulah Rd
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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6400 S Beulah Rd

RichmondVA23234
property at 7624 Lady Blair Ln
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7624 Lady Blair Ln

RichmondVA23235

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property at 9999 Diane Ln
$900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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9999 Diane Ln

RichmondVA23227
property at 4202 Gladewater Rd
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
6 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4202 Gladewater Rd

RichmondVA23294
property at 206 E 37th St
$825 - $975

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
1 Bedroom Rentals
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206 E 37th St

RichmondVA23224
property at 2403 5th Ave
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2403 5th Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 1806 Chicago Ave
$995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1806 Chicago Ave

RichmondVA23224
property at 1214 Garber St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1214 Garber St

RichmondVA23231
property at 2400 Perry St
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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2400 Perry St

RichmondVA23225
property at 5211 Blue Ridge Ave
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5211 Blue Ridge Ave

RichmondVA23231
property at 6401 Stuart Ave
$1,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Luxury

6401 Stuart Ave

RichmondVA23226
property at 110 N Harrison St
$1,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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110 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 800 Brook Hill Rd
$1,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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800 Brook Hill Rd

RichmondVA23227
property at 1602 Magnolia St
$1,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1602 Magnolia St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1513 W Cary St
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Dec 1

1513 W Cary St

RichmondVA23220
property at 2514 Q St
$1,175

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Base Rent$1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,175
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2514 Q St

RichmondVA23223
property at 5427 Remuda Dr
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5427 Remuda Dr

RichmondVA23234
property at 3209 3rd Ave
$1,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom Rentals
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3209 3rd Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 8756 Springwater Dr
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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8756 Springwater Dr

RichmondVA23228

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property at 7604 Roscommon Ct
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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7604 Roscommon Ct

RichmondVA23228
property at 3119 4th Ave
$1,225

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Base Rent$1,225

Total Monthly Price$1,225
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3119 4th Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 2808 Turner Rd
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2808 Turner Rd

RichmondVA23224
property at 3530 E Richmond Rd
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 2
Luxury

3530 E Richmond Rd, Unit 19

3530 E Richmond Rd
RichmondVA23223
property at 1210 W Leigh St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1210 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
property at 3517 Briel St
$1,250 - $1,595

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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3517 Briel St

RichmondVA23223
property at 2436 Alfalfa Ln
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
Affordability

2436 Alfalfa Ln

RichmondVA23237
property at 3925 Keswick Ct
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

3925 Keswick Ct

RichmondVA23234
property at 5211 Collindale Rd
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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5211 Collindale Rd

RichmondVA23234

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property at 1810 Stockton St
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1810 Stockton St

RichmondVA23224
property at 1812 Stockton St
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1812 Stockton St

RichmondVA23224
property at 2415 Alfalfa Ln
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

2415 Alfalfa Ln

RichmondVA23237
property at 5435 Remuda Dr
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

5435 Remuda Dr

RichmondVA23234
property at 5203 Collindale Rd
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

5203 Collindale Rd

RichmondVA23234
property at 3518 E Richmond Rd
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

3518 E Richmond Rd

RichmondVA23223
property at 1921 Floyd Ave
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1921 Floyd Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 1205 N 23rd St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1205 N 23rd St

RichmondVA23223
property at 1718 National St
$1,307

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,307

Total Monthly Price$1,307
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

1718 National St

RichmondVA23231

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Richmond, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/27/2026

Current rental homes in the Richmond, VA area range in price from $850 to $4,950 with an overall median price of $1,962. The three Richmond neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hermitage Road at $1,487, Deerbourne at $1,545, and Chestnut Hill at $1,595. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Richmond Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hermitage Road$1,487$1,2003
Deerbourne$1,545$89517
Chestnut Hill$1,595$89511
Four Mile Run$1,597$89523
Cullenwood$1,647$89513
Pine Camp$1,650$1,6501
Fulton$1,681$1,00022
Creighton$1,686$89533
Commerce Road Industrial Area$1,699$1,5953
Davee Gardens$1,699$1,6991

Best Value Homes for Rent in Richmond, VA

As of September 27, 2026 the best value rental home in the Richmond area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4337 Shirley Rd Model at 4337 Shirley Rd in the Huguenot neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Richmond rental home is the 34 N Lombardy St Model at 34 N Lombardy St in the Near West neighborhood starting at $2,275 with a $0.91 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4337 Shirley Rd4337 Shirley Rd1BR, 1BA$0.51
34 N Lombardy St34 N Lombardy St3BR, 1.5BA$0.91
811 Kiefer Field Ct811 Kiefer Field Ct4BR, 3BA$1.19
8756 Springwater Dr8756 Springwater Dr4BR, 3.5BA$0.60
3921 Breezy Ct3921 Breezy Ct3BR, 2.5BA$1.04
3921 Breezy Ct3921 Breezy Ct3BR, 2.5BA$0.93
6902 Old Jahnke Rd6902 Old Jahnke Rd3BR, 2BA$1.20
110 N Harrison St110 N Harrison St1BR, 2BA$0.62
1408 N 23rd St1408 N 23rd St4BR, 2.5BA$1.08
9410 Links Ln9410 Links Ln2BR, 2BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond

What type of rentals are currently available in Richmond?

There are currently 1537 Apartments for Rent in Richmond, VA with pricing that ranges from $566 to $15,179. There are also 400 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond ranging from $800 to $5,850.

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 $800 to $5,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,074.

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 $825 to $4,554, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,860. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $690.

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