
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (23 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 | $1,347 | $1,237 | $1,520 |
| Old Town Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $1,079 | $2,505 |
| Old Town Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $835 | $3,795 |
| Old Town Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $2,100 | $3,178 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 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 2 Beds unit found at New Manchester Flats priced from $835. Hatcher Tobacco Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $933. 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 Maury | 2BR,2BA | $835 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Hopper Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
| 1209 Hull Street- Dogtown | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 36055 | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Manchester, VA
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Manchester area is the $1.68 price per square foot The Porter Model at The Hudson in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Old Town Manchester apartment is the B1 Model at South Bank starting at $1,409 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Old South 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson | The Porter | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| South Bank | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 41859 | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| The Box | The Canal | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Cove | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 1100 Hull Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1209 Hull Street- Dogtown | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 36055 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Hopper Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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 $1,305.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Manchester?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town Manchester is Hatcher Tobacco Flats which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in Old Town Manchester costs $2,650.
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 33 regular apartments in Old Town Manchester 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 Town Manchester?
Cheap apartments in Old Town Manchester have an average cost of $124 which is $2,526 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Manchester.
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