
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (42 Rentals)
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Hopper Lofts

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1124 Hull St

Commodore Old Town Manchester

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1020 Porter St, Unit 104, Unit 104

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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 | $1,199 | $1,555 |
| Old Town Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $999 | $2,130 |
| Old Town Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,223 | $4,315 |
| Old Town Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,643 | $2,350 | $3,066 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 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 1 Bed unit found at New Manchester Flats priced from $999. The Mill at Manchester Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. 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 James | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 19079 | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,110 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
| 1100 Hull Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
| South Bank | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,193 |
| The Hub Apartments | B01 - The Link | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Hopper Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Spur Line Lofts | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| River’s Edge at Manchester | Canal | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Manchester, VA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Manchester area is the $1.82 price per square foot 6B Model at City View Row in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $2,715. The second greatest value Old Town Manchester apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft Model at Trolley Lofts starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| City View Row | 6B | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Railyard Flats | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 47774 | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| The Hudson | The Maury | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Bainbridge | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 1309-1311 Hull Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 606sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 19079 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| South Bank | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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 $1,225.
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 $2,609.
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 45 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 $262 which is $2,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Manchester.
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