
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (129 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Manchester area of Richmond.


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American Tobacco Collection

1208 Hull St, Unit 3

The Hill Building

New Manchester Flats

The Attain

Flats at 14th

3 N 18th St

The River Lofts at Tobacco Row

Railyard Flats
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Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

Capitol Lofts

The Corner Lofts

The Mirage Manchester

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2000 Riverside Apartments

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The Masonry Apartments

Hopper Lofts

South Bank

Main2525

Shockoe Valley View
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The Hub

1710 Lofts

Spur Line Lofts

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The Trail Lofts

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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

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The Shockoe Collection

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

The Current

1731 E Main St

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Poythress Apartments

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South Falls Tower

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Smokehouse Lofts

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage

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Hydro

The Watkins at Shockoe

City View Lofts

Commodore Old Town Manchester

1124 Hull St
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18th Street Lofts

Link Apartments® Manchester

1402 Bainbridge St

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The Bakery

The Overlook at City View

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Overview

The Cove Apartments

Cigar Lofts

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River’s Edge at Manchester

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The Hudson
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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 | $1,311 | $995 | $1,827 |
| Old Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $856 | $2,750 |
| Old Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,020 | $4,315 |
| Old Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $1,178 | $3,059 |
| Old Manchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,678 | $3,480 | $5,876 |
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There are currently 129 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 Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. Swansboro Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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 |
| Swansboro Place | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| American Tobacco Collection | SCenter-A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Attain | Capitol | Studio,1BA | $1,073 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 19079 | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,110 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Manchester, VA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Manchester area is the $1.58 price per square foot 1216 McDonough St Model at 1216 McDonough St, Unit McDonough in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $3,480. The second greatest value Old Manchester apartment is the Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II starting at $1,162 with a $0.89 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1216 McDonough St, Unit McDonough | 1216 McDonough St | 4BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 10 Walnut Alley | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Consolidated | CO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Swansboro Place | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Manchester, Richmond, VA
Ranked #65
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 $1,131.
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 $4,678.
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 88 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 $759 which is $3,919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Manchester.
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