
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old South Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (53 Rentals)
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Belle Summit

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3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B, Unit B

1208 Hull St, Unit 3, Unit 3

2418 Perry St

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3615 Stockton St, Unit 4., Unit 4.

Park Vue

NOON Ingram

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2000 Riverside Apartments

1100 Hull Street Apartments

The Overlook at City View

South Bank

Hopper Lofts

The Current

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

Trolley Lofts

City View Lofts

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The Hudson
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1124 Hull St

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South Falls Tower

Link Apartments® Manchester

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

Commodore Old Town Manchester

1211 Porter St

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Model Tobacco Lofts

Terraces at Manchester

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River’s Edge at Manchester
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Manchester Grand Apartments

Hatcher Tobacco Flats

1000 Porter St

Southgate

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The Commons

The Mill at Manchester Lofts

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1305 Chambers St

Plant 1 Apartments

815 Porter St

The Overlook at City View

The Townes @ River South

27th Townhomes

1005-1007 Porter St

310 W 31st

The Box

1309-1311 Hull Street
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Old South, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old South Studio Apartments | $1,314 | $1,045 | $2,136 |
| Old South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $856 | $2,790 |
| Old South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $930 | $4,315 |
| Old South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,606 | $1,178 | $3,411 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Old South Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Old South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old South area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hatcher Tobacco Flats priced from $720. Manchester Grand Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Old South apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| NOON Ingram | The Bowen - 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,124 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
| 2000 Riverside Apartments | Tyler - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 1100 Hull Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 19079 | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old South, VA
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old South area is the $1.23 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,655. The second greatest value Old South apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft Model at Trolley Lofts starting at $1,299 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens at Manchester | Three Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| The Hudson | The Perry | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B | 3809 McGuire Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old South is under $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old South?
The cheapest apartment in Old South is Hatcher Tobacco Flats which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Old South costs $2,556.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old South?
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 38 regular apartments in Old South 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 South?
Cheap apartments in Old South have an average cost of $333 which is $2,223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old South.
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