
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (24 Rentals)
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1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

1124 Hull St

City View Lofts

Link Apartments® Manchester

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River’s Edge at Manchester

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Trolley Lofts

1301 Porter St, Unit 202

Manchester Grand Apartments

Hatcher Tobacco Flats

1000 Porter St

City View Place

1200 SEMMES Apartments

The Mill at Manchester Lofts
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1309-1311 Hull Street

1005-1007 Porter St

1514 Bainbridge St

815 Porter St

The Riviera on Semmes

Manchester Park

1020 Porter St

1020 Porter St, Unit 104
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Manchester, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manchester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Studio Apartments | $1,806 | $1,579 | $2,034 |
| Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $1,195 | $2,743 |
| Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $1,475 | $4,315 |
| Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $1,655 | $2,600 |
| Manchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,480 | $3,480 | $3,480 |
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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 Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. The Mill at Manchester Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 19079 | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,110 |
| 1209 Hull Street- Dogtown | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 453sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, VA
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.58 price per square foot 1216 McDonough St Model at 1216 McDonough St, Unit McDonough in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $3,480. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the 3X2 Model at Hatcher Tobacco Flats starting at $1,269 with a $1.17 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1216 McDonough St, Unit McDonough | 1216 McDonough St | 4BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 109 W 13th St, Unit A | 109 W 13th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 19048 | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1309-1311 Hull Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 40705 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 1209 Hull Street- Dogtown | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 453sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| City View Lofts | The Richmonder | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
| Link Apartments® Manchester | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manchester Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manchester?
The cheapest apartment in Manchester is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Manchester costs $3,480.
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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