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1900 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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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 2 Beds unit found at New Manchester Flats priced from $837. 2001 East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Old Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Manchester FlatsThe Bainbridge2BR,1BA$837
2001 EastA31BR,1BA$925
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1,092
Attain ShockoeGinter1BR,1BA$1,105
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1,111
The Corner Lofts - 1321 E. Main St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,122
The Lofts at Shockoe SlipThe Lofts at Shockoe Slip 208Studio,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Manchester, VA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Manchester area is the $1.51 price per square foot The Hull Model at The Hudson in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $2,025. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HudsonThe Hull3BR,2BA$1.51
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
ConsolidatedOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.51
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Venus At Manchester Apartments2-Bedroom / 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.51

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Old Manchester, Richmond, VA

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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 $1,149.

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

The cheapest apartment in Old Manchester is 2001 East which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Old Manchester costs $3,020.

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 104 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 $255 which is $2,765 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Manchester.

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