Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (73 Rentals)

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Hydro
$1,185 - $3,275
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$1,185 - $3,275

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Hydro

101 Manchester RdRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 3 N 18th St

$1,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 28

3 N 18th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 403 Stockton St

$1,230 - $1,565

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403 Stockton St

RichmondVA23224
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South Falls Tower
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$1,243 - $4,386
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$1,243 - $4,386

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South Falls Tower

111 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 1731 E Main St

$1,250 - $1,695

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1731 E Main St

RichmondVA23223
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The Trail Lofts
$1,255 - $2,802
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$1,255 - $2,802

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The Trail Lofts

12 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 1815 E Franklin St

$1,275

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1815 E Franklin St

RichmondVA23223
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Tobacco Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tobacco Landing

2701 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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Market Slip
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Market Slip

2 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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Tracks at the Masonry
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Tracks at the Masonry

1716 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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1000 Porter St
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1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, VA 23224
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1200 SEMMES Apartments
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1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Dill Building
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Dill Building

2020 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Market Villas
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Market Villas

15 N 18th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Old Stone Row
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Old Stone Row

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Old Manchester, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Manchester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Manchester area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hatcher Tobacco Flats priced from $933. New Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Old Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
New Manchester FlatsThe Everett3BR,2BA$950
Hopper LoftsA11BR,1BA$1,012
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,021
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1,090
The Hill BuildingStudio1BR,1BA$1,095
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,131
American Tobacco CenterATC-A91BR,1BA$1,146
1209 Hull Street- Dogtown1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 453sqft1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Manchester, VA

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Manchester area is the $0.98 price per square foot Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,271. The second greatest value Old Manchester apartment is the B1.1 Model at Raven Place starting at $1,775 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Manchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.50
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.20
The Gardens at ManchesterTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier2BR,2BA$1.23
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Shockoe CollectionB3 - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.39
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$1.40

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Old Manchester, Richmond, VA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Old Manchester, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Manchester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Manchester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Manchester is at The Hill Building listed at $1,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Manchester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Manchester Apartment is $933 at Hatcher Tobacco Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Manchester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Manchester is starting from $1,020 at Belle Summit.

What is the most affordable Old Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Manchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Manchester Flats and starts from $950.

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