Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (11 Rentals)

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1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, VA 23224
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1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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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. The Gardens at Manchester has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
The Gardens at ManchesterFeast Your Eyes on This Home Deal – Celebrate c...2BR,1BA$1,075
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1,090
River’s Edge at ManchesterFalls1BR,1BA$1,185
1100 Hull Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manchester, VA

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manchester area is the $1.52 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath C Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Manchester apartment is the 2 Bedroom Unit Model at City View Place starting at $1,090 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.
The Gardens at ManchesterThree Bedroom Two Bath C Premier3BR,2BA$1.52
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Link Apartments® Manchester1D1BR,1BA$2.16
1100 Hull Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.80
City View LoftsThe Riverside1BR,1BA$2.03
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$1.40
The Mill at Manchester Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 366821BR,1BA$1.85
The JamestownA21BR,1BA$2.30
Terraces at ManchesterSemmes1BR,1BA$2.81
River’s Edge at ManchesterFalls1BR,1BA$2.49

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 $1,782.

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 10 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 $491 which is $1,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manchester.

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