Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peter Paul Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (164 Rentals)

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The Masonry Apartments
$1,016 - $1,791
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$925 - $1,700
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 927 N 20th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
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209 E Main St
$1,100 - $1,700
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$1,100 - $1,700

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209 E Main St

209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 3528 E Richmond Rd

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3528 E Richmond Rd

RichmondVA23223
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Smokehouse Lofts
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$1,195
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$1,195

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$1,195
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Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 503 E Main St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

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503 E Main St

RichmondVA23219
property at 3119 4th Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3119 4th Ave

RichmondVA23222

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The Shockoe Collection
$1,249 - $2,549
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$1,099 - $2,399
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$1,249 - $2,549
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The Shockoe Collection

104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 604 N 32nd St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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604 N 32nd St

RichmondVA23223
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The Hub Apartments
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$1,294 - $2,245
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$1,199 - $2,150
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$1,294 - $2,245
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The Hub Apartments

500 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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The Trail Lofts
$1,295 - $2,462
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$1,295 - $2,462

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$1,295 - $2,462
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The Trail Lofts

12 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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Peter Paul, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Peter Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Peter Paul area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 11 E Broad St priced from $749. Tobacco Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $851. Here are the most affordable Peter Paul apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$851
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIStudioStudio,1BA$900
New Manchester FlatsThe Everett3BR,2BA$950
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$981
1822 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
American Tobacco CollectionDill-A101BR,1BA$1,003
Kings Point Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,030
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 StudioStudio,1BA$1,058

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peter Paul, VA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peter Paul area is the $1.31 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Broadway Apartments in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,791. The second greatest value Peter Paul apartment is the Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... Model at Townsend Square starting at $1,080 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peter Paul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
Marshall Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft1BR,1BA$1.33
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1.16
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
1822 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.24
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.26
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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Peter Paul, Richmond, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Peter Paul, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peter Paul Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Peter Paul?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Peter Paul is under $1,058.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Peter Paul?

The cheapest apartment in Peter Paul is 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Peter Paul costs $2,412.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Peter Paul?

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 145 regular apartments in Peter Paul 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 Peter Paul?

Cheap apartments in Peter Paul have an average cost of $792 which is $1,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Peter Paul.

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