Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (109 Rentals)

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property at 1208 Hull St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1208 Hull St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1208 Hull St
RichmondVA23224
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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,016 - $2,090
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$925 - $1,999
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
Student Housing
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  • Low Income

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2000 Riverside Apartments
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$1,130 - $1,746
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$1,130 - $1,746

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$1,130 - $1,746
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
Family Friendly
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  • Utilities Included

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property at 3 N 18th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 28

3 N 18th St

RichmondVA23223
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The Shockoe Collection
$1,249 - $2,549
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$1,099 - $2,399
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$150

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$1,249 - $2,549
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shockoe Collection

104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 1731 E Main St

$1,250 - $1,695

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$1,250

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$1,250

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1731 E Main St

RichmondVA23223

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The Trail Lofts
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$1,276 - $3,031
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$1,276 - $3,031

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$1,276 - $3,031
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The Trail Lofts

12 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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South Falls Tower
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$1,278 - $4,172
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$1,278 - $4,172

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$1,278 - $4,172
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South Falls Tower

111 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 1211 Porter St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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1211 Porter St

RichmondVA23224
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The Navigator
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$1,396 - $2,414
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$1,325 - $2,343
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The Navigator

103 E 2nd StRichmond, VA 23224
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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 $720. 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$720
New Manchester FlatsThe Everett3BR,2BA$950
The Hill BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$995
Dill BuildingDill-A11BR,1BA$1,012
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Market Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 412871BR,1BA$1,021
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,021
Shockoe CommonsSCommons-A21BR,1BA$1,043
Flats at 14th0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 31684Studio,1BA$1,081
American Tobacco CollectionSCenter-A141BR,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Manchester, VA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Manchester area is the $0.93 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 $1,203. The second greatest value Old Manchester apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 Model at 10 Walnut Alley starting at $1,830 with a $1.46 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$0.93
10 Walnut Alley2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 300042BR,2BA$1.46
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.50
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.18
The Gardens at ManchesterTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier2BR,2BA$1.23
ConsolidatedCO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1.17
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21

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Old Manchester, Richmond, VA

Ranked #61

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

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4.0
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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 a cheap apartment in Old Manchester?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Manchester is under $1,088.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Manchester?

The cheapest apartment in Old Manchester is Hatcher Tobacco Flats which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Old Manchester costs $2,544.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old 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 75 regular apartments in Old 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 Old Manchester?

Cheap apartments in Old Manchester have an average cost of $228 which is $2,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Manchester.

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