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

1208 Hull St, Unit 3, Unit 3

The Hill Building

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The Masonry Apartments

Hopper Lofts

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American Tobacco Collection

Flats at 14th

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

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The Corner Lofts

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2000 Riverside Apartments

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

1100 Hull Street Apartments

The Mirage Manchester

The Overlook at City View

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The Mill at Manchester Lofts

219 N 19th St, Unit 33

Smokehouse Lofts

Shockoe Valley View
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3 N 18th St

1710 Lofts

Spur Line Lofts

Railyard Flats

South Bank

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The Shockoe Collection

Mutual on Main Apartments

1731 E Main St

Capitol Lofts
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Pohlig Box Factory Apartments

The Current

The Hub

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The Trail Lofts

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South Falls Tower

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

Trolley Lofts

Poythress Apartments

Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage

The Watkins at Shockoe
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City View Lofts

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The Gardens at Manchester

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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

18th Street Lofts

Link Apartments® Manchester

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

Commodore Old Town Manchester

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1211 Porter St

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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 | $1,341 | $995 | $2,300 |
| Old Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $856 | $2,750 |
| Old Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $1,020 | $4,321 |
| Old Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $950 | $3,476 |
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There are currently 109 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Old Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | 3BR,2BA | $950 |
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Dill Building | Dill-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Market Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 41287 | 1BR,1BA | $1,021 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,021 |
| Shockoe Commons | SCommons-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Flats at 14th | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 31684 | Studio,1BA | $1,081 |
| American Tobacco Collection | SCenter-A14 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 10 Walnut Alley | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Consolidated | CO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,088.
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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