
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old South Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old South area of Richmond.


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Belle Summit

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3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B

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NOON Ingram

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Park Vue

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1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

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1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

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The View at Belle Isle

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Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

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The Current

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The Commons at Plant Zero

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The Gardens at Manchester

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Hopper Lofts

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2000 Riverside Apartments

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Trolley Lofts

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City View Lofts

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South Bank

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The Hudson

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South Falls Tower

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Model Tobacco Lofts

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Terraces at Manchester

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Link Apartments® Manchester

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River’s Edge at Manchester

222 W 31st St

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Commodore Old Town Manchester

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The Hues at City View

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The Overlook at City View
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1100 Hull Street Apartments

Manchester Grand Apartments

Hatcher Tobacco Flats

1000 Porter St

City View Place

Southgate

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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 | $1,435 | $1,124 | $2,384 |
| Old South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $856 | $2,547 |
| Old South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,020 | $4,265 |
| Old South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,553 | $1,178 | $4,313 |
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There are currently 57 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $770 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR, 1BA | $927 |
| NOON Ingram | The Joplin - 50% | 1BR, 1BA | $969 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR, 2BA | $1,020 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR, 1BA | $1,077 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,084 |
| 1209 Hull Street- Dogtown | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 453sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,095 |
| 1204 Hull Street- Bean Building | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 426sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,100 |
| The View at Belle Isle | One Bedroom - Type 4 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,115 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1323 McDonough St, Unit B | 1323 McDonough St | 3BR, 2BA | $1.48 |
| Model Tobacco Lofts | 3BD 2BA | 3BR, 2BA | $1.49 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Three Bedroom Two Bath C Premier | 3BR, 2BA | $1.52 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 83115 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.17 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR, 2BA | $1.21 |
| 1309-1311 Hull Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 606sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1.45 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.52 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.26 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR, 1BA | $1.50 |
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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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