Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old South Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (57 Rentals)

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Belle Summit
$856 - $1,178

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Base Rent$856 - $1,178

Total Monthly Price$856 - $1,178
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Belle Summit

600 Cowardin AveRichmond, VA 23224
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NOON Ingram
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$969 - $1,182

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Base Rent$969 - $1,182

Total Monthly Price$969 - $1,182
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

NOON Ingram

2200 Ingram AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Park Vue
$1,077 - $1,084

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Base Rent$1,077 - $1,084

Total Monthly Price$1,077 - $1,084
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Vue

801 Holly Springs AveRichmond, VA 23224
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The View at Belle Isle
$1,115 - $1,404

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Base Rent$1,110 - $1,399
Required Monthly Fees$5

Total Monthly Price$1,115 - $1,404
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The View at Belle Isle

812 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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The Current
$1,150 - $2,492

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Base Rent$1,150 - $2,492

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $2,492
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Current

400 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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Hopper Lofts
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$1,197 - $1,865

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Base Rent$1,197 - $1,865

Total Monthly Price$1,197 - $1,865
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Hopper Lofts

700 Everett StRichmond, VA 23224
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2000 Riverside Apartments
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$1,210 - $1,880

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Base Rent$1,210 - $1,880

Total Monthly Price$1,210 - $1,880
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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Trolley Lofts
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$1,250 - $1,495

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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,495
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trolley Lofts

212 W 7th StRichmond, VA 23224
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City View Lofts
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$1,275 - $1,765

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Base Rent$1,275 - $1,765

Total Monthly Price$1,275 - $1,765
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

City View Lofts

411-611 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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South Bank
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$1,295 - $1,701

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Base Rent$1,295 - $1,701

Total Monthly Price$1,295 - $1,701
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South Bank

307 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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The Jamestown
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$1,299 - $4,313

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Base Rent$1,299 - $4,313

Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $4,313
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Jamestown

500 W 14th StRichmond, VA 23224
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The Hudson
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$1,345 - $2,285

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Base Rent$1,260 - $2,200
Required Monthly Fees$85

Total Monthly Price$1,345 - $2,285
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hudson

700 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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South Falls Tower
$1,349 - $4,204

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Base Rent$1,349 - $4,204

Total Monthly Price$1,349 - $4,204
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South Falls Tower

111 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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Model Tobacco Lofts
$1,370 - $2,615

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Base Rent$1,370 - $2,615

Total Monthly Price$1,370 - $2,615
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Model Tobacco Lofts

1100 Richmond HwyRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 222 W 31st St
$1,425

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
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222 W 31st St

RichmondVA23225

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1000 Porter St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, VA 23224
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City View Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City View Place

1000 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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1200 SEMMES Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 206 E 37th St
$825 - $975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
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206 E 37th St

RichmondVA23224
property at 1806 Chicago Ave
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1806 Chicago Ave

RichmondVA23224

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property at 1707 Chicago Ave
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
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1707 Chicago Ave

RichmondVA23224
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Port RVA
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Port RVA

500 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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27th Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

27th Townhomes

10 W 27th StRichmond, VA 23225
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Plant 1 Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plant 1 Apartments

403 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 411 W 24th St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
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411 W 24th St

RichmondVA23225

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Old South, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. Hatcher Tobacco Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $927. Here are the most affordable Old South apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Grand Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$770
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR, 1BA$927
NOON IngramThe Joplin - 50%1BR, 1BA$969
Belle SummitRainer2BR, 2BA$1,020
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR, 1BA$1,077
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,084
1209 Hull Street- Dogtown1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 453sqft1BR, 1BA$1,095
1204 Hull Street- Bean Building1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 426sqft1BR, 1BA$1,100
The View at Belle IsleOne Bedroom - Type 41BR, 1BA$1,115
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,131

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old South, VA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old South area is the $1.48 price per square foot 1323 McDonough St Model at 1323 McDonough St, Unit B in the Old South neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Old South apartment is the 3BD 2BA Model at Model Tobacco Lofts in the Old South neighborhood starting at $2,420 with a $1.49 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1323 McDonough St, Unit B1323 McDonough St3BR, 2BA$1.48
Model Tobacco Lofts3BD 2BA3BR, 2BA$1.49
The Gardens at ManchesterThree Bedroom Two Bath C Premier3BR, 2BA$1.52
27th Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 831152BR, 1BA$1.33
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.17
Belle SummitRainer2BR, 2BA$1.21
1309-1311 Hull Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 606sqft1BR, 1BA$1.45
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.52
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR, 1BA$1.26
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR, 1BA$1.50

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Old South, Richmond, VA

Ranked #122

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,131.

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

The cheapest apartment in Old South is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Old South costs $1,609.

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 47 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 $204 which is $1,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old South.

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