Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maymont Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (195 Rentals)

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Maymont, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Maymont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Maymont area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $925. Ashton Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Maymont apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio,1BA$925
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
NOON IngramThe Joplin - 50%1BR,1BA$992
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
1204 Hull StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maymont, VA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maymont area is the $1.31 price per square foot 308 E Leigh St Model at 308 E Leigh St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Maymont apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $750 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maymont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
308 E Leigh St, Unit 1308 E Leigh St3BR,2BA$1.31
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.45
1300 Grove Ave, Unit 31300 Grove Ave2BR,1BA$1.17
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
The BerkshireMonroe1BR,1BA$1.26
James River Pointe2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 12BR,1BA$1.42
The HudsonThe Perry1BR,1BA$1.46
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Maymont, Richmond, VA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Richmond, Virginia. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Maymont Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maymont Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Maymont?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Maymont is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maymont?

The cheapest apartment in Maymont is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Maymont costs $2,188.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Maymont?

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 92 regular apartments in Maymont 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 Maymont?

Cheap apartments in Maymont have an average cost of $374 which is $1,814 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maymont.

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