Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (18 Rentals)

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1000 Porter St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, VA 23224
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1200 SEMMES Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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815 Porter St

RichmondVA23224

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The Riviera on Semmes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Riviera on Semmes

1412 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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City View Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

City View Place

1000 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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Manchester, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 Dogtown Apartments priced from $999. 1204 Hull St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
1204 Hull StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1,092
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1,111
Trolley Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, VA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3X2 Model at Hatcher Tobacco Flats in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the 2 Bedroom Unit Model at City View Place starting at $1,092 with a $1.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Trolley Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.58
The Riviera on SemmesThe Riviera on Semmes 21052BR,2BA$2.11
Venus At Manchester Apartments2-Bedroom / 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
The Mill At Manchester Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Eddy on the JamesA91BR,1BA$2.70
Link Apartments® Manchester1B1BR,1BA$2.23
The JamestownA61BR,1BA$2.19
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Manchester, Richmond, VA

Ranked #123

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Manchester Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manchester Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manchester?

The cheapest apartment in Manchester is Dogtown Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Manchester costs $2,596.

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 3 regular apartments in Manchester 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 Manchester?

Cheap apartments in Manchester have an average cost of $279 which is $2,317 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manchester.

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