Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (11 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 AveRichmond, 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 Hatcher Tobacco Flats priced from $933. Dogtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
The Gardens at ManchesterHome So Good, It’s Scary: No tricks, just treat...2BR,1BA$1,075
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1,090
River’s Edge at ManchesterFalls1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, VA

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bath - 19100 Model at Manchester Park in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $2,379. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1122 Bainbridge Street starting at $1,999 with a $2.05 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.
Manchester Park3 Bedroom 3 Bath - 191003BR,3BA$1.47
1122 Bainbridge Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.05
City View LoftsThe Townie2BR,2BA$1.80
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
The Mill at Manchester Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 190432BR,2BA$1.69
Trolley Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.55
The Gardens at ManchesterHome So Good, It’s Scary: No tricks, just treat...2BR,1BA$1.40
Link Apartments® Manchester1C1BR,1BA$1.99
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$1.41
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 Hatcher Tobacco Flats which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in Manchester costs $2,276.

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 $414 which is $1,862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manchester.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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