
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peter Paul Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $550 (206 Rentals)
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2603 5th Ave

927 N 20th St

1927 Carrington St

1925 Carrington St

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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

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Creighton Renaissance Apartments

1009 N 25th St

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City View Place

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Raven Place
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American Tobacco Collection

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New Manchester Flats

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210 E Grace St

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The Edison

1700 Carlisle Ave

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Van de Vyver

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Jefferson Townhouses

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Flats at 25th

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Kings Point Apartments

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Townsend Square
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The Masonry Apartments

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Smokehouse Lofts

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District Square Apartments

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209 E Main St

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Mallard Greens

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The River Lofts at Tobacco Row

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Glenwood Ridge Apartments

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The Attain

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The View at Belle Isle

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Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

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Highland Terrace Apartments

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The Current

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The Commons at Plant Zero

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Residences at the John Marshall

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The Hill Building

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Park Northside Apartments

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The Concord Northside

621 N 32nd St

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Hopper Lofts
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Shockoe Valley View

3503 E Marshall St

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The Oliver

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Railyard Flats

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Shockoe Collection

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Marshall Street Apartments

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Trolley Lofts

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Poythress Apartments

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Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage
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Peter Paul, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Peter Paul?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Paul Studio Apartments | $1,401 | $920 | $1,827 |
| Peter Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $800 | $2,899 |
| Peter Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $945 | $4,229 |
| Peter Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $825 | $3,066 |
| Peter Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,668 | $735 | $5,649 |
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There are currently 206 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Peter Paul Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 E Broad St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| 1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $927 |
| Raven Place | A4.1 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| American Tobacco Collection | Edge-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peter Paul, VA
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peter Paul area is the $1.25 price per square foot CR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Model at Cutters Ridge in the in the East neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Peter Paul apartment is the Mandala Gallery - 3 Bedroom 2 bath Model at The Mezzo Lofts starting at $1,887 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peter Paul apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Cutters Ridge | CR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.25 |
| The Mezzo Lofts | Mandala Gallery - 3 Bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The James | JAMES-2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $981.
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 $1,544.
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 163 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 $764 which is $780 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Peter Paul.
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