
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (48 Rentals)
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The Masonry Apartments

Attain Shockoe

Old Stone Row

American Tobacco Center

The Gardens at Manchester

2000 Riverside Apartments

1204 Hull St - Bean Building

The Shockoe Collection

Flats at 14th

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

The Corner Lofts

The Current

1816 E Franklin St

Poythress Apartments

The Mirage Manchester

The Cove

Smokehouse Lofts

Main2525

Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III
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 | $1,349 | $864 | $2,100 |
| Old Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $553 | $10,000+ |
| Old Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $1,020 | $3,650 |
| Old Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,178 | $3,260 |
| Old Manchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,599 | $5,599 | $5,599 |
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There are currently 48 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 New Manchester Flats priced from $553. 2001 East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $804. Here are the most affordable Old Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $553 |
| 2001 East | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $804 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| The Masonry Apartments | Masonry BF-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Attain Shockoe | Elmwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Hopper Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Old Stone Row | OS A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Cedar Broad | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Home So Good, It’s Scary: No tricks, just treat... | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Manchester, VA
As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Manchester area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bath - 19100 Model at Manchester Park in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $2,379. The second greatest value Old Manchester apartment is the Canal 236 2 Beds Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,651 with a $1.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Park | 3 Bedroom 3 Bath - 19100 | 3BR,3BA | $1.47 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 2 Beds | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
| Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Link Apartments® Manchester | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 19015 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Home So Good, It’s Scary: No tricks, just treat... | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Manchester?
The cheapest apartment in Old Manchester is New Manchester Flats which is listed at $553, while the average apartment in Old Manchester costs $5,599.
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 187 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 $1,783 which is $3,816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Manchester.
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