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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old South Studio Apartments | $1,269 | $1,124 | $2,036 |
| Old South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $856 | $2,765 |
Old South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $1,020 | $3,895 |
| Old South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $1,178 | $3,551 |
There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Old South Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Old South area of Richmond, VA is found at The Jamestown and is listed at 1,453 square feet priced from $2,574. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jamestown | B5 | 1,453 Sq Ft | $2,574 |
| City View Lofts | The Skyline | 1,332 Sq Ft | $1,782 |
| The Hudson | The Stockton | 1,150 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| The Overlook at City View | Breakfast In Bed | 1,129 Sq Ft | $1,930 |
| The Overlook at City View | BIB | 1,129 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| River’s Edge at Manchester | Current | 1,127 Sq Ft | $2,056 |
| Commodore Old Town Manchester | B10 | 1,119 Sq Ft | $2,139 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 1,075 Sq Ft | $1,325 |
| Model Tobacco Lofts | 2BD 2BA | 1,009 Sq Ft | $1,800 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 733 Sq Ft | $1,325 |
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Old South of Richmond, VA is the Rainer Model starting from $1,020 at Belle Summit. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Old South is currently $1,872. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Summit | Rainer | $1,020 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | $1,084 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | $1,090 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | $1,110 |
| Forest Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 45715 | $1,130 |
| South Bank | B3 | $1,277 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | $1,325 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | $1,325 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | $1,346 |
| Hopper Lofts | B2 | $1,400 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Old South is at Belle Summit listed at $1,020.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Old South is $1,872.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Old South is a 1,453 square feet unit starting from $2,574 at The Jamestown.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Old South is currently 995 sq ft.
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