
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $720 (44 Rentals)
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Old Town Manchester, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town Manchester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Manchester Studio Apartments | $1,414 | $1,290 | $1,580 |
| Old Town Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $999 | $2,310 |
| Old Town Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,090 | $4,265 |
| Old Town Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $946 | $3,066 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Old Town Manchester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town Manchester area of Richmond, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at New Manchester Flats priced from $950. City View Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Old Town Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | 3BR,2BA | $950 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 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 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,110 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 58558 | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Spur Line Lofts | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| The Overlook at City View | Out Of Office | Studio,1BA | $1,230 |
| Trolley Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 71497 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Manchester, VA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Manchester area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Hatcher Tobacco Flats in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,110. The second greatest value Old Town Manchester apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 19038 Model at Railyard Flats starting at $1,675 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Broad Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town Manchester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Railyard Flats | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 19038 | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| The Hudson | The Dinwiddie | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1100 Hull Street Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| 1309-1311 Hull Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 606sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| City View Lofts | The Metropolitan | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 1204 Hull Street- Bean Building | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 426sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| New Manchester Flats | The James | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Manchester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Town Manchester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town Manchester is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Manchester?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town Manchester is New Manchester Flats which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Old Town Manchester costs $1,572.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town 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 44 regular apartments in Old Town Manchester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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