
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (95 Rentals)
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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

City View Place

1208 Hull St, Unit 3

New Manchester Flats

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American Tobacco Collection

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The Masonry Apartments

The River Lofts at Tobacco Row

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

Swansboro Place
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Hopper Lofts

The Mirage Manchester

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2000 Riverside Apartments

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

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Smokehouse Lofts

Shockoe Valley View

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The Shockoe Collection

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South Bank

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The Trail Lofts

The Current

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The Cove Apartments

1518 Porter St

815 Porter St, Unit 111

1124 Hull St

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The Watkins at Shockoe

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The Gardens at Manchester

Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage

1710 Lofts
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The Overlook at City View

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Hydro

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The Navigator

Manchester Grand Apartments

Hatcher Tobacco Flats

2001 East

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Old Manchester, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Manchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Manchester Studio Apartments | $1,455 | $1,161 | $2,340 |
| Old Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $856 | $3,025 |
| Old Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $1,020 | $4,315 |
| Old Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,449 | $946 | $4,265 |
| Old Manchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,669 | $3,480 | $5,859 |
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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 Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. Tobacco Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $851. Here are the most affordable Old Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | 3BR,2BA | $950 |
| American Tobacco Collection | Dill-A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,003 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,057 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,110 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Manchester, VA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Manchester area is the $1.23 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Old Manchester apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Main2525 starting at $1,495 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Manchester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Main2525 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Consolidated | CO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 1100 Hull Street Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,131.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Manchester?
The cheapest apartment in Old Manchester is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Old Manchester costs $4,669.
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 98 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 $783 which is $3,886 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Manchester.
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