
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (16 Rentals)
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1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

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1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

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The Mill at Manchester Lofts

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1100-1106 Hull St
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Hatcher Tobacco Flats

115 E 14th St

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1005-1007 Porter St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manchester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Studio Apartments | $1,735 | $1,452 | $2,036 |
| Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $1,105 | $2,556 |
| Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $1,325 | $3,786 |
| Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,655 | $3,551 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Manchester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manchester area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hatcher Tobacco Flats priced from $933. City View Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 1204 Hull Street- Bean Building | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 426sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| 1209 Hull Street- Dogtown | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 453sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 42858 | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, VA
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft Model at Trolley Lofts in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester starting at $1,325 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manchester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| City View Lofts | The Skyline | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 1209 Hull Street- Dogtown | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 453sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 1100-1106 Hull St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 19079 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Link Apartments® Manchester | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 1204 Hull Street- Bean Building | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 426sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manchester Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manchester?
The cheapest apartment in Manchester is Hatcher Tobacco Flats which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in Manchester costs $2,494.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manchester?
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 4 regular apartments in Manchester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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