
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Manchester Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (40 Rentals)
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1208 Hull St, Unit 3

New Manchester Flats

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

The Current

Hopper Lofts

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

Railyard Flats
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Spur Line Lofts

Trolley Lofts

City View Lofts

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

1124 Hull St

South Bank

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The Hub Apartments

Commodore Old Town Manchester
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The Overlook at City View

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The Navigator

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The Hudson

The Hues at City View

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South Falls Tower

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River’s Edge at Manchester

Terraces at Manchester

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Hatcher Tobacco Flats

1000 Porter St

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The Commons

Port RVA

Plant 1 Apartments

The Overlook at City View

The Townes @ River South
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The Mill at Manchester Lofts

1309-1311 Hull Street

1005-1007 Porter St

815 Porter St

The Box

Stockton Lofts

1020 Porter St, Unit 104

1020 Porter St
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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 | $1,441 | $1,311 | $1,850 |
| Old Town Manchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $999 | $2,529 |
| Old Town Manchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,090 | $4,315 |
| Old Town Manchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $946 | $3,059 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 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 Hatcher Tobacco Flats priced from $933. New Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Old Town Manchester apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | 3BR,2BA | $950 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
| Hopper Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 1209 Hull Street- Dogtown | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 453sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Railyard Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 36003 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Spur Line Lofts | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Trolley Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 71497 | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| The Overlook at City View | Out Of Office | Studio,1BA | $1,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Manchester, VA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Manchester area is the $1.82 price per square foot 3B 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 Current Model at River’s Edge at Manchester starting at $1,995 with a $1.77 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 | 3B | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| River’s Edge at Manchester | Current | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| 1100 Hull Street Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1309-1311 Hull Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 40705 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 1209 Hull Street- Dogtown | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 453sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| New Manchester Flats | The James | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
| Trolley Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 71497 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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 $1,230.
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 39 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 $302 which is $2,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Manchester.
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