
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Town Manchester area of Richmond.


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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 | $1,309 | $1,186 | $1,499 |
| Old Town Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $705 | $2,505 |
| Old Town Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,250 | $3,795 |
| Old Town Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $950 | $3,189 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 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 $705. Hopper Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. 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 Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Hopper Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| South Bank | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26761 | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Dogtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| River’s Edge at Manchester | Falls | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| South Falls Tower | The Dominion | Studio,1BA | $1,222 |
| 1100 Hull Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Manchester, VA
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town Manchester area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3X2 Model at Hatcher Tobacco Flats in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,269. The second greatest value Old Town Manchester apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1313-1315 Hull St. starting at $1,550 with a $1.56 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 1313-1315 Hull St. | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Hopper Lofts | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Hudson | The Commerce | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 1100 Hull Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Mill at Manchester Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26761 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| South Bank | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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 $705, 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 40 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 $148 which is $2,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Manchester.
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