Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (71 Rentals)
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New Manchester Flats

The Masonry Apartments

Old Stone Row

The Attain

2000 Riverside Apartments

The Gardens at Manchester

Flats at 14th
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The Shockoe Collection

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

1816 E Franklin St

American Tobacco Center

The Mirage Manchester

The Mill at Manchester Lofts

Hydro
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1401-1411 E Cary Street

River’s Edge at Manchester

Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage

The Lofts at Shiplock Watch

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

South Falls Tower

1100 Hull Street Apartments

The Corner Lofts

1204 Hull St - Bean Building
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The Navigator

Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

The Hill Building

The Hudson

Pohlig Box Factory Apartments

403 Stockton St
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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II

Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III
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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 | $1,259 | $864 | $2,169 |
| Old Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $856 | $2,505 |
| Old Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $1,020 | $3,795 |
| Old Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $1,178 | $3,189 |
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There are currently 71 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 Hopper Lofts priced from $999. New Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Old Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopper Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| New Manchester Flats | The James | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Cedar Broad | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| The Attain | Oakwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
| 2000 Riverside Apartments | Tyler - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,069 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Feast Your Eyes on This Home Deal – Celebrate c... | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Flats at 14th | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 31684 | Studio,1BA | $1,081 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| South Bank | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Manchester, VA
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Manchester area is the $0.97 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 $1,265. The second greatest value Old Manchester apartment is the B1.1 Model at Raven Place starting at $1,730 with a $1.47 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 | $0.97 |
| Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Welcome home to The Gardens at Manchester: now ... | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 1313-1315 Hull St. | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Shockoe Collection | B3 - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Shockoe Center | SCenter-A11 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Manchester, Richmond, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Manchester?
The cheapest apartment in Old Manchester is Hopper Lofts which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Old Manchester costs $2,575.
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 115 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 $299 which is $2,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Manchester.
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